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Rajnath Singh invites German industry to co-produce niche tech with India at Munich Defence Investor Summit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told German defence industry leaders in Munich that India seeks co-development and co-production with Germany in niche technologies such as advanced radar, sensors, multi-sensors, AI-enabled UAVs, sonobuoys, and high-power low-frequency underwater transmitters. He framed partnerships as essential amid geopolitical shifts and supply-chain disruptions.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight India's push to become a partner in design, development, and production with trusted partners, aligning with the ReArm Europe and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
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Rajnath Singh invites German firms to co-develop niche technologies with India
April 23, 2026
During the Defence Investor Summit in Munich, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invited the German industry to co-produce with India in niche technologies, including advanced radar and sensor technology, multi-sensors, AI-enabled UAVs, sonobuoys, and high-power low-frequency underwater transmitters. He emphasized partnerships based on reliability and shared interests and stated that India’s pursuit of self-reliance is about designing, developing and producing with trusted partners, not just procuring equipment.