The Indian finance ministry has granted government agencies the authority to invoke force majeure in contracts impacted by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, equating the situation to a war-like disruption. This measure aims to alleviate the burden on companies, especially in the defense sector, including drone manufacturers, who have faced severe supply chain challenges since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28. Under this relief, firms will not incur penalties for missing contractual deadlines, provided the delays are directly linked to the crisis, with delivery timelines potentially extended by two to four months. However, the relief is conditional; it applies only to companies that were not already in default as of February 27, and each request will be evaluated individually by the concerned procuring authority. The finance ministry highlighted that the availability of components from Israel has been significantly disrupted, alongside operational challenges at cargo hubs in the UAE. Industry representatives, such as Smit Shah, president of the Drone Federation of India, have noted that manufacturers are grappling with component shortages and logistics bottlenecks, which are impacting delivery schedules. With uncertainties in West Asia ongoing, supply disruptions and cost pressures are expected to persist in the near future.