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Civil Aviation Minister pushes India drone R and D drive to hit third largest market by 2030
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Published on 24 April 2026
Targets a global top three position by 2030
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu reviewed progress in drone research, development, and component manufacturing, outlining a push to accelerate India’s drone ecosystem. The review is aimed at strengthening local capabilities and scaling production, with a stated goal of making India the world’s third-largest drone market by 2030.
- Minister K Rammohan Naidu reviewed drone R and D progress
- Focus includes component manufacturing to boost local capability
- Plan aims to scale India toward a top three global drone market by 2030
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