UDHAMPUR, February 11, 2026 — In a strategic move to bolster local military manufacturing, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, held a high-level meeting with the Director General and Principal Advisor of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
The primary focus of the discussion was the development of a comprehensive future procurement roadmap for the Northern Command, emphasizing the critical need to promote and integrate indigenous defense industry capabilities.
This collaboration aims to reduce reliance on foreign imports by fostering a robust domestic ecosystem for military hardware and services.
A central theme of the dialogue was the planned induction of next-generation equipment and the seamless assimilation of advanced technologies into the Indian Army’s operational framework.
These discussions serve as a precursor to the upcoming North Tech Symposium, a platform dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge military innovations.
By aligning procurement goals with the latest technological breakthroughs, the Northern Command seeks to enhance its combat readiness while simultaneously empowering Indian defense manufacturers to meet the evolving security challenges of the region.
