New Delhi, March 17 -- The Department of Defence Production (DDP) is organising the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, on the theme 'Advanced Manufacturing Technologies', on March 19-20, in the national capital. The two-day event will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The conclave aims to strengthen the integration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to India's defence manufacturing ecosystem while promoting the adoption of advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, additive manufacturing, digital twins and smart materials.
In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence said that the initiative aligns with the Government's vision of Aatmanirbharta in defence,...