What Happened
Strengthening India's Indigenous Manufacturing And Technology
Hyderabad is strengthening its position in India’s aerospace and defence landscape, with a growing startup ecosystem and plans to scale manufacturing and develop indigenous technologies. The city’s aerospace group, AKSI Aerospace, is working to develop critical drone components, including flight controllers, propulsion systems, and batteries. With Telangana’s proposed Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0, the state aims to become a global centre for autonomous aviation technologies. According to AKSI Aerospace Group MD Pankaj Akula, the policy support can accelerate the transition from technology development to large-scale production, as reported by The New Indian Express.