New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Once autonomy and hardware are recognised as complementary pillars for modern defence sovereignty, the case for co-development becomes clear. India gains the most sovereignty when it gains the ability to define its autonomy software while selectively partnering on foundational systems that benefit from scale, maturity and global certification. Co-development strengthens sovereignty by accelerating India's access to advanced hardware, ensuring that our nation is not held back by long development cycles or reinvented wheels. It enables sovereign mission autonomy by giving India control over mission behavior even when the underlying platform is shared. It expands the industrial base by creating enduring roles across the de...