Bengaluru, NFAPost: DRDO Scientist and Director General (Electronics and Communication Systems) B K Das underscored the importance of semiconductors and next-generation chips for economic competitiveness, digital sovereignty and national security.
BK Das made the observation at the curtain-raiser event in Bengaluru to promote awareness and engagement among industry, academia and research institutions on the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave-2026, scheduled to be held from October 27 to 29 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
“It is important that India should build a resilient, end-to-end microelectronics ecosystem to power telecommunications, automotive systems, industrial automation, artificial intelligence hardware and strategic defence platforms as the country advances towards Viksit Bharat,” said B K Das.
B K Das also said if India wants to be prepared for future warfare, every system must be designed in India, developed in India and delivered in India. “To achieve that, complete indigenisation, including the last mile, is essential. Semiconductors are one of the fundamental building blocks of this entire ecosystem,” he said.
Advanced technologies would play a major role in shaping the future of warfare and semiconductor chip design, DRDO Scientist and Director General (Electronics and Communication Systems) B K Das said.
“Today, we are looking at areas such as asymmetric warfare, drone attacks, advanced ammunition, missile systems, counter-drone technologies and cyber warfare. Everywhere, the ideas and intelligence of our young generations are shaping the future of warfare,” said B K Das.
Das added that strengthening domestic capabilities was critical to protecting the national economy from global supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical volatility and international technology export controls.
DRDO Scientist and Director General (Technology Management) Anupam Sharma highlighted the critical role of semiconductors in modern warfare, saying the technologies were integral to virtually every aspect of military operations.
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