India DRDO military semiconductor manufacturing: India’s push to become a global semiconductor powerhouse is gaining momentum, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) set to lead a dedicated session on semiconductors and next-generation chips at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026). The event, scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 27 to 29 October 2026, will bring together experts from industry, academia, chip development and defence electronics to examine the technologies that will shape India’s digital and strategic future.