Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Reviews IIT Kanpur’s Indigenous Defence Research and Startup Innovations

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), visited IIT Kanpur on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to review the institute’s research facilities, defence-related projects and technological innovations supporting India’s indigenous defence capabilities.

During the visit, he toured advanced facilities and laboratories on campus and received briefings on the institute’s defence research and development initiatives. The work presented included emerging technologies and efforts to develop indigenous solutions for the defence sector.

Air Marshal Singh also visited IIT Kanpur’s Technology Park, where he met startups incubated at the institute. The discussions gave him an opportunity to learn about their projects and consider their potential applications in defence.

He held further discussions with the institute’s Director and faculty members about ongoing research and IIT Kanpur’s role in supporting India’s defence modernisation. During the interactions, he appreciated the institute’s work to promote technological innovation, Atmanirbharta, or self-reliance, and a research-driven ecosystem for developing indigenous capabilities.

The visit highlighted the role of collaboration among the Armed Forces, academic institutions and technology startups in advancing defence innovation. Engagement between military requirements and academic research can also help encourage homegrown technologies for India’s long-term defence preparedness and technological self-reliance.