Dr. Ajay Kumar serves as the India Defense Advisor on the Advisory Board of Skylark Labs. He is the former Defense Secretary of India, the highest-ranking civil servant in India's Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for overseeing the country's entire defense apparatus including policy formulation, defense procurement, and strategic planning. His tenure was marked by significant reforms in India's defense acquisition processes and a strong push toward indigenous defense manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
Prior to serving as Defense Secretary, Dr. Kumar held several senior positions in the Indian government, including Secretary of the Department of Defence Production and various leadership roles in technology policy and industrial development. He holds a PhD and has been a driving force behind India's efforts to modernize its defense capabilities through technology innovation and public-private partnerships.
At Skylark Labs, Dr. Kumar provides strategic guidance on the Indian defense market, government engagement, and the deployment of AI-powered defense and security systems in the Indian subcontinent. His unparalleled understanding of India's defense ecosystem and procurement processes makes him an essential advisor for Skylark Labs' expansion into one of the world's largest defense markets.
