Defence industrialisation in developing countries: An analysis of India
- U.S.I. Journal: Indian’s Oldest Journal on Defence Affairs
- 154(637), Jul-Sep, 2024: p.409-424
All nations strive to achieve self-sufficiency in the development and production of military hardware to attain strategic independence and enhance their standing within the community of nations. While India is experiencing economic growth and exercising considerable diplomatic influence, it remains the third-largest importer of military equipment, a factor that could hinder its aspirations to become a major global power. Despite numerous initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, self-reliance in defence production remains an elusive goal. This study examines the shortcomings in India’s defence production and proposes a roadmap to achieve selfreliance in defence manufacturing by adopting industry best practices aligned with strategic concerns and desired defence policies. The article offers recommendations to assist developing countries, including India, in accelerating their efforts to achieve genuine self-sufficiency in defence production.- Reproduced
https://www.usiofindia.org/pdf/20241129145910.pdf
Defence industrialisation, Self-reliance, India, Military hardware, Defence manufacturing, Make in India, Developing countries
All nations strive to achieve self-sufficiency in the development and production of military hardware to attain strategic independence and enhance their standing within the community of nations. While India is experiencing economic growth and exercising considerable diplomatic influence, it remains the third-largest importer of military equipment, a factor that could hinder its aspirations to become a major global power. Despite numerous initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, self-reliance in defence production remains an elusive goal. This study examines the shortcomings in India’s defence production and proposes a roadmap to achieve selfreliance in defence manufacturing by adopting industry best practices aligned with strategic concerns and desired defence policies. The article offers recommendations to assist developing countries, including India, in accelerating their efforts to achieve genuine self-sufficiency in defence production.- Reproduced
https://www.usiofindia.org/pdf/20241129145910.pdf
Defence industrialisation, Self-reliance, India, Military hardware, Defence manufacturing, Make in India, Developing countries