Jammu, Oct 10, Oct. 11 -- Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma has urged Indian defence manufacturers, MSMEs and startups to move beyond technology supply and become strategic partners in building a self-reliant defence ecosystem.Addressing the plenary session of the annual seminar organised by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), on "Reflections from North Tech Symposium 2026 and the Way Forward," he highlighted the need for indigenous innovation, advanced technologies and stronger collaboration between the armed forces and domestic industry.Sharing operational insights from Northern Command, Lt Gen Sharma outlined the Command's responsibilities during Operation Sindoor, stating that it was tasked with destroying s...