India, April 17 -- The Indian Army's efforts under the Make-II category represent a transformative push toward self-reliance and innovation in defence technology.

The Make-II project focuses on industry-funded prototype development for critical defence systems and equipment. Under this procurement category, the government assures procurement orders upon successful completion, considering the financial risks for vendors.

Unlike Make-I, where the government funds the development, Make-II projects require the Indian industry to invest in designing and developing prototypes-an approach that encourages domestic companies to innovate and co-develop advanced technologies with the Army.

The Make-II category is meant for import substitution wit...