Pune, June 7 -- Just as 'Make in India' is essential for nation-building, the defence technology plays a vital role in achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), said Manish Bhardwaj, Technical adviser to the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), here on Saturday.

Speaking at the event organised for newly introduced BTech in Defence Technology programme by Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), here, he said that Operation Sindoor has highlighted significance of the armed forces and indigenous technology.

The entire nation has witnessed the strategic importance of DRDO-developed systems such as missiles like Akash and BrahMos, radar systems and drones, he said and pointe...