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DRDO Chief Warns Space Will Decide Future Wars India Must Catch Up Fast
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Defence R&D budget doubling to race against rivals
DRDO chief Samir Kamat says space is set to become the deciding factor in future conflicts, leaving India to rapidly close capability gaps. He calls for a whole-of-nation push as DRDO partners with startups, MSMEs, and academia, while urging a major jump in R&D spending. The defence R&D budget is set to double, aiming for sovereign space tech and resilient assets.
- DRDO chief says space will shape future wars
- Whole-of-nation coordination is needed to catch rivals
- Partnerships with startups, MSMEs, and academia will expand
- Defence R&D funding is set to double for sovereign space tech
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