DRDO chief Samir Kamat says space is set to become the deciding factor in future conflicts, leaving India to rapidly close capability gaps. He calls for a whole-of-nation push as DRDO partners with startups, MSMEs, and academia, while urging a major jump in R&D spending. The defence R&D budget is set to double, aiming for sovereign space tech and resilient assets.
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