Manthan, the flagship annual defence innovation event, held at Aero India in Bengaluru

ANI February 13, 2025 208 views

India's defence innovation landscape is rapidly evolving through collaborative platforms like Manthan 2025. The event highlighted the critical role of startups and technological integration in modernizing military capabilities. Government and industry leaders converged to discuss strategic technological advancements and innovation opportunities. This initiative underscores India's commitment to technological self-reliance and strategic preparedness by 2047.

"By integrating latest innovations into defence strategy, we can modernise Armed Forces" - Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production)
Bengaluru, February 12: Manthan 2025, the flagship annual defence innovation event, was held in Bengaluru on Wednesday as part of Aero India 2025, according to a release by the Ministry of Defence.

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Cutting-edge defence innovation event brings together industry and technology leaders

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iDEX-DIO drives strategic collaborations in military technology

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Roundtable focuses on startup ecosystem and technological readiness

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Supporting defence innovation towards Viksit Bharat 2047 mission

Organised by the Innovations for Defence Excellence - Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, the event brought together stakeholders of the defence innovation ecosystem, including innovators, industry leaders, academia, incubators, investors, thought leaders, and senior government officials, the release stated.

As part of the event, a Roundtable Conference was chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar. He stressed on enhancing India's combat readiness through the adoption of futuristic technologies to secure a strategic advantage in defence. He emphasised that by integrating latest innovations into the defence strategy, the country can modernise its Armed Forces, strengthen its readiness for future combat scenarios, and maintain a technological edge over potential adversaries.

Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Chairman IN-SPACe, Axilor Ventures, SKEGEN Management Advisors, CMDs of major DPSUs, CEO Bharat Forge Defence and Aerospace and President, Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, ideaFORGE, Sagar Defence, NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd and major Incubators including IITs and IIMs attended the roundtable, the release stated.

The conference deliberated on emerging challenges and opportunities in the sector, with a focus on supporting defence start-ups and MSMEs, enhancing innovation capabilities and fostering strategic collaborations within the defence ecosystem. This was particularly relevant as iDEX-DIO has collaborated with leading investors and banks to accelerate defence innovation and enable ease of doing innovation.

Manthan 2025 stood as a testament to the scale and speed of iDEX, showcasing the rapid strides made in defence innovation and the pivotal role of startups in transforming India's defence capabilities. It contributed to driving the self-reliance mission of the Ministry of Defence as the nation progresses towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, the release added.

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