India, June 5 -- India's manufacturing push is gradually bearing fruit, if the drone tech ecosystem's role in Operation Sindoor is any indication.

In what was the first ever full-fledged drone war between India and Pakistan, India's homegrown technologies and startups - ranging from advanced drones and guided munitions to air defence systems - played a pivotal role in both offensive strikes and defensive actions.

Following the conflict, the central government issued statements praising the performance of indigenous high-tech systems. Particular emphasis was given to the role of Drone Federation India (DFI), and drone tech startups like IG Drones, Paras Defence & Space Technologies, Tata Advanced Systems, and Alpha Design Technologies. ...