India’s defence set up needs innovation: Sec DoDP

New Delhi, Oct 9 (KNN) There is an urgent need for innovation in India’s defence set up, said Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production.

Addressing a gathering of startups at Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) outreach meet, Kumar said “No country can be completely sovereign without being self-reliant for its defence needs.”

On the occasion, Kumar also invited startups to participate in next year's Aero India air show, to be held in the city between February 20 and 24.  

He said the Ministry of Defence is open to suggestions on how startups could be incorporated as an integral part of the biennial air show.

Aero India will not be successful unless startups are there, said Kumar.

He added “We want to focus and highlight the startup capability of India in aerospace.”

Please send us your suggestions and we will incorporate these in a larger startup event we plan to hold alongside Aero India," he told the gathering.

Making a strong case for startups in the country contributing to the defence sector, he said without technology transfer there will be no development.