Decisive role of DRDO weapons during Operation Sindoor serves as a testament to its commitment towards safeguarding national interests: Raksha Mantri on DRDO Day

• On DRDO's 68th Foundation Day (01 January 2026), Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh credited DRDO-developed weapon systems with a "decisive role" in Operation Sindoor (May 2025).
• Note links a current strategic event (Op Sindoor) with defence indigenisation (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) and the upcoming Sudarshan Chakra air-defence mission — high-yield for GS-III (Security & S&T).