The Sindoor Operation was a “statement” of India’s ability to become high through self -confidence, strategic anticipation and indigenous technological forces, defensive and development organizations (Drdo) Samir Kamat on Saturday (August 9, 2025).
Kamat, who spoke at the 14th convening of the Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), said that a highly coordinated, multi -dimensional operation along the western borders emphasized not only the courage of the soldiers but also the technological spine that supported them.
After the success of Sindoor, he expects that in the next two to three years the export of Indian export defense is expected to double.
“The Sindoor operation was more than just a mission. It was a statement about India’s ability to stand high through self -confidence, strategic predictability and indigenous technological forces. It was a statement to the world that India has the ability to protect its borders through domestic technology,” said Drdo chief.
From sensors, unmanned platforms and secure communication to support systems and accurate AI -based weapons, indigenous platforms played a key role in the operation, he said.
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Systems deployed for this operation included Akash rockets on surface-air, medium and air missiles, Brahmos supersonic excursion missiles, anti-drone system D4, AWNC air system early warning and control and system AKASHTEER, all developed by Indian defensive development ecosystem.
Institutions like The Diat have played a key role in this development, Mr. Kamat noted.
The Indian armed forces launched the Sindoor Operation against the terrorist destinations in Pakistan 7. May after the Pahalgam attack of 22 April 2025, in which 26 people were killed.
He also stated that the task of the new generation was to keep this momentum in and to make India a leader of defense technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Clarion that by 2047 India should become a developed nation and a technological leader, he said.
“Now we are entering an era where the definition of war is expanding rapidly. Baties are no longer limited to boundaries or front lines. They fought through domains – soil, air, sea, space, cyber space and even an electromagnetic spectrum. Kamat said.
Their knowledge of quantum technologies, cyber security, robotics, material engineering, missile systems, missile drive and artificial intelligence have direct consequences for national defense, DIT students’ graduation.
“You are not generalists. You are specialists trained in penetrating scientific and defense technologies. Few institutions around the world have such clarity and less correspond to the urgency and national importance of your work.
Mr. Kamat said he used the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, was the primary weapon during the Sindoor operation.
“As far as defensive weapons systems are concerned, AKASH systems, anti-drone D4 and medium surface range (MRSAM) have been used. All sensors we deployed were connected to Akashteer, AI-based system that helped identify threats and then deployed the right type of weapon to neutralize them.
Radars used by Indian armed forces worked extremely well, Mr. Kamat noted.
Given the current geopolitical situation, it is absolutely necessary to have their own skills and only then can the country make sovereign decisions, said the boss of Drdo.
“It is essential that all critical weapon systems and technologies should have native abilities,” he said.
Asked about the growth of defense exports after Sindoor surgery, Kamat said last year India reached approximately 23,000 GBP Crore in defensive exports.
“After the success of the Sindoor operation, I expect these exports to double in the next two to three years. By 2029, we should reach 50,000 Crore RS, which is the Minister of Defense for us,” he said in the coming years, “he said.” Said. “
A country from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa imports weapons from India, said Mr. Kamat.
At Brahmos-NG (Next Generation), it was a smaller version of Brahmos that can be mounted on multiple platforms.
“At present, Brahmos can only be mounted on the Sukhoi platform, but if we reduce it, it may also be useful on other platforms. We are planning to start the development of Brahmos-NG soon,” he said.
During the ceremonial convening, the titles were awarded to 298 students, including 206 Mtech students, 68 MSC and 24 PhD students from various disciplines. Students were awarded a total of 18 gold medals.
