The lessons from the Russia–Ukraine War, Iran–US tensions & Op Sindoor are crystal clear - wars are no longer distant possibilities. They are real, evolving, and tech-driven India has progressed in defence manufacturing since 2014, but in niche asymmetric technologies - AI-enabled systems, drones, EW, loitering munitions, cyber & space - we must accelerate dramatically. Self-reliance in cutting-edge warfare tech is not optional. It is survival. Trust our startups. Fund our MSMEs. Increase their risk appetite. Let the Armed Forces and industry build together. Give them access. Most importantly - “buy from them” They may not fully meet QRs today. But without orders today, they will never meet tomorrow’s requirements Defence self-reliance is the master key to strategic autonomy and victory Unprecedented push is required ASAP @PMOIndia @adgpi @DefenceMinIndia @NetramDefence @mountain_rats @MeghUpdates @narendramodi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @NITIAayog @startupindia @DRDO_India @investindia #USIranWar #IranIsraelWar #Iran