Pakistan, July 4 -- India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use.

The planned programme, set to run for three years, will support the production of drones, components, software, and counter-drone systems. This fresh push comes in response to Pakistan's drone advancements, which are reportedly backed by China and Turkiye, intensifying the regional drone arms race between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Tensions flared in early May after India blamed Pakistan...