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Rajnath Singh invites German industry to co-produce with India in niche technologies at Munich summit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged German defence industry leaders to engage in co-development and co-production with Indian firms in niche technologies, during the Defence Investor Summit in Munich. He highlighted areas such as advanced radar and sensor technology, multi-sensors, AI-enabled UAVs, sonobuoys and underwater transmitters, framing India's self-reliance drive as a long-term, partnership-based strategy.
Why It Matters
The remarks signal a strategic shift toward collaborative defence partnerships, positioning India as a design, development and production partner rather than a mere buyer, aligned with ReArm Europe and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
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Rajnath Singh invites German industry to co-develop and co-produce with India in niche technologies
April 23, 2026
At the Defence Investor Summit in Munich, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged German defence industry leaders to pursue co-development and co-production with Indian firms in niche technologies, naming advanced radar and sensor technology, multi-sensors, AI-enabled UAVs, sonobuoys, and high-power low-frequency underwater transmitters. He emphasised India's expanding market, skilled workforce, stability, and commitment to the rule of law, presenting India's self-reliance drive as a strategy for long-term partnerships rather than inward-only growth. He also referred to untapped potential under the ReArm Europe and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, stating India aims to shift from a buyer to a partner in design, development, and production.