NEW DELHI, Nov. 11 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday carried out a comprehensive review of the functioning of the country's defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and asked them to focus on swift indigenisation of critical technologies, research and development and quality enhancement. Singh also asked them to ensure timely deliveries of products and adopt a strategic approach to boost exports. The DPSUs were directed to define clear indigenisation and R&D road maps with measurable milestones to be presented at the next review meeting at a time the government is focused on boosting indigenisation in the defence manufacturing sector to push the policy of being atmanirbhar (self-reliant). "I assure you that wherever special intervention or assistance is required, it will be provided promptly by the government," Singh said. The minister hailed the contribution of DPSUs during the four-day military clash between Indian and Pakistan in May under Operation Sindoor. "All our 16 DPSUs are serving as strong pillars of the country's self-reliance. Their excellent performance in operations like Operation Sindoor testifies to the reliability and capability of our indigenous platforms," he said. Operation Sindoor marked New Delhi's direct military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed....