As defence technologies evolve, there has been a quest for new-age materials that can overcome the vulnerabilities in traditional defence materials.

By Dr Santanu Mandal

The modernisation of warfare coupled with an evolving threat landscape has put the focus on innovation in defence. The relentless pursuit of innovation has led to novel weapons and accessory technologies and improved combat effectiveness through autonomous systems.

As defence technologies evolve, there has been a quest for new-age materials that can overcome the vulnerabilities in traditional defence materials. As India makes strides towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector, constant innovation in materials will be the key to effectively safeguarding our soldiers and boosting our defence capabilities. A strong presence in materials is crucial to remain competitive on the global stage.

(Read the complete article published in The Financial Express here.)