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India's Tech Leap: Own, Don't Just Make
28 Sep
Summary
- India must own intellectual property to become self-reliant.
- Drones and AI offer significant opportunities for India.
- Localizing drone components like autopilots is crucial.
To achieve 'Viksit Bharat' status, India must cultivate its own intellectual property and technology, according to Samtel Avionics CEO Puneet Kaura. Speaking on Sunday, Kaura asserted that self-reliance in technology is paramount, extending beyond manufacturing to true ownership. He identified significant growth potential for India in sectors like drones, artificial intelligence, space exploration, sensors, and autonomous systems.
Kaura specifically addressed the drone sector, noting that many critical systems, including autopilots and payloads, are still imported. He emphasized that genuine capability development lies with local tier suppliers. The CEO also highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence in defense, stating that while India is in its early stages of AI integration in avionics, defense clients are actively seeking these advanced technologies for faster threat detection and analysis.
Samtel is actively exploring opportunities in the space sector, including partnerships for space debris management and the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. These advancements are seen as crucial for India's technological sovereignty and its emergence as a global player in defense and other high-tech industries.
