Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that technology-driven warfare is redefining national security and the future of national security will be shaped by the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies, Biotechnology and Space capabilities. The Minister was addressing senior officers and course participants at the National Defence College in New Delhi. Dr Singh said that India must remain ahead of the technology curve to effectively respond to emerging security challenges and secure its strategic interests in an increasingly complex global environment. Referring to the changing nature of warfare, Dr. Singh said that modern conflicts are increasingly being determined by technological superiority rather than physical force alone. He added that India’s growing indigenous technological capabilities have significantly strengthened the country’s defence preparedness and enhanced its global standing. Dr. Singh said that India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the defence sector over the last decade, moving steadily from dependence on imported systems towards greater self-reliance and indigenous innovation. He noted that defence production has increased by nearly 174 percent since 2014, reaching approximately 1.54 lakh crore rupees, while defence exports have expanded nearly 34-fold to more than 23 thousand crore rupees.