Southern Command chief visits Hyderabad defence industries, hails Atmanirbhar push

Southern Command chief Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth visited Adani Defence & Aerospace and Zen Technologies in Hyderabad, praising their role in defence manufacturing and R&D. He highlighted Hyderabad’s growing defence tech hub status and stressed industry–academia–military collaboration for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Hyderabad: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Southern Command, visited key defence industries, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Zen Technologies in Hyderabad, and appreciated their pivotal role in advanced defence manufacturing and research & development, aligning with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

At Zen Technologies, the Army Commander was presented a cutting-edge display featuring counter-drone solutions, loiter munitions, remote-controlled weapon systems, tactical engagement systems, advanced combat training simulators, and containerised small arms ranges.

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The Army Commander also visited Adani Defence & Aerospace, where he was briefed on the company’s diverse portfolio, including advanced UAVs, drones, counter-drone systems, missiles, small arms, defence electronics, and ammunition manufacturing capabilities.

He lauded these industries’ role in advancing self-reliance, defence manufacturing and positioning Hyderabad as a hub of defence tech excellence. He reaffirmed the Indian Army’s focus on Tech Absorption through robust defence-industry collaborations and emphasised on the importance of industry–academia–military partnership, encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and research-driven solutions that ensure that the Armed Forces remain equipped to counter evolving security challenges.