Pune: The Southern Command of the Indian Army has organised the STRIDE Defence Tech 2025 Seminar at RSAMI, Pune, bringing together top stakeholders from academia, industry, research organisations, and the Armed Forces to accelerate indigenous defence capability development and promote disruptive technologies.
Themed “Atmanirbharta through Partnership – Industry, Academia, Armed Forces,” the STRIDE Defence Tech 2025 seminar underscores the importance of collaboration between research, industry, and defence institutions to strengthen India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem.
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STRIDE Defence Tech 2025: Leadership and Key Participation
The Synergy of Technology, Research, Industry & Defence Ecosystem – STRIDE seminar will be graced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary, as the Chief Guest. He will be joined by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command, along with senior Army officials and distinguished representatives from the defence ecosystem.
STRIDE Defence Tech 2025: Seminar Highlights
Keynote Address by the Defence Secretary on accelerating technology absorption within the defence sector.
Panel Discussions:
- Fast-Tracking Niche Technologies for Indigenous Systems – covering reverse engineering, industry-funded academic research, and the role of DRDO.
- Growth of Indian Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem – focusing on the contributions of private industry, PSUs, and academia.
- Equipment Display & Interaction: Showcasing indigenous defence innovations and promoting industry–Armed Forces engagement.
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STRIDE Defence Tech 2025: Towards Self-Reliant Defence Capability
The STRIDE Defence Tech 2025 Seminar represents a major step toward building a robust, self-reliant defence industrial base.
By encouraging partnerships and promoting indigenous innovation, the event highlights India’s strategic direction in meeting future national security challenges.
