'Equipments are war-tested': India's defence exports set to rise after Operation Sindoor, says DRDO chief

Following Operation Sindoor, India anticipates a surge in defence exports as indigenous equipment gains recognition for its war-tested capabilities, DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program's newly approved execution model encourages private sector involvement in fighter aircraft development, aiming for prototype completion by 2034 and production by 2035.