DRDO 2.0: From lasers to AI, top defence R&D official shares the big 'pizza' plan for India's next-gen warfare

Defence Research and Development Organisation is changing its strategy. DRDO 2.0 focuses on future warfare technologies. These include directed energy, quantum systems, and artificial intelligence. Conventional weapon development is handed over to private companies. DRDO will provide limited support. Recent breakthroughs include photonic radar and laser weapons. DRDO aims to bridge technology gaps.