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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Theme: Defence | Can Indian drones outfly global giants in defence tech?
Description: In this episode of the State of Economy Podcast, businessline's Dalip Singh speaks with Ashok Atluri, CMD of Zen Technologies, a pioneer in India’s simulation and counter-drone defence ecosystem.Â
The conversation dives into Operation Sindhoor, where Zen’s counter-drone systems played a vital role in India’s air defence against threats from Pakistan. From autonomous drone warfare and indigenous defence tech development to post-quantum threats and India's strategic push for defence self-reliance, this episode explores the cutting edge of modern military technology.Â
They discuss the evolving global perception of Indian defence manufacturing. Once mocked as a majo...