Discussion on Emerging Defence Technologies

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• Commander (retired) Jayakrishnan N. Nair, Indian Navy, gave a talk on “Emerging Defence Technologies and Its Opportunities” at an event on Tuesday.
• The programme was jointly organised by TrEST Research Park, Kerala Start-up Mission, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, and the ASME Student Chapter.
• The session discussed the rapid advancements in defence technologies such as AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and cyber defence.
• Focus was placed on innovation,research opportunities,entrepreneurship in the field of defence technologies.
• TrEST Research Park CEO Rajasree M.S. also attended the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis
India’s focus on emerging defence technologies reflects global trends wherein nations invest heavily in innovation to enhance national security. the inclusion of AI, robotics, autonomous systems and cyber capabilities signals India’s approach to modernising its armed forces to address evolving warfare challenges effectively.Such initiatives may also stimulate domestic start-ups in tech-related fields and promote indigenous advancement of cutting-edge solutions.collaboration with academic institutions like Mar Baselios College further bridges gaps between research outputs and practical applications for national security needs.

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