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100			_aPradhan, S.D. _948106
245			_aGrowing Indian defence production capabilities: From the biggest importer of defence equipment to an exporter
260			_aU.S.I. Journal
300			_a153(633), Jul-Sep, 2023: p.370-382
520			_aIndia’s progress in increasing its indigenous defence production capabilities, (in recent years), is indeed remarkable. The country has achieved significant milestones by manufacturing key defence items such as nuclear-powered submarines, an aircraft carrier, cruise missiles, fast speed patrol boats, and light combat helicopters. This shift has transformed India from being the largest defence importer to a more self-reliant nation, capable of exporting defence equipment to a growing number of countries. The transformation in India’s defence sector is reflected in the significant growth of its indigenous defence equipment and weapons exports. Over the past eight years, India’s exports in this sector have grown tenfold, with more than 85 countries now importing Indian defence products. This growth demonstrates the increasing recognition and acceptance of India’s capabilities in the global defence market. However, there are several key challenges that India needs to address for further advancing its indigenous defence production capabilities. Two significant challenges are, ensuring availability of sufficient investments and the induction of advanced technology, on a continuing basis (in the defence manufacturing sector) for maintaining a competitive edge in the global defence market.- Reproduced https://www.usiofindia.org/pdf/20231019144718.pdf
650			_a‘Make in India, Defence, Indigenisation, Atma Nirbhar Bharat, DRDO _948107
773			_aU.S.I. Journal
906			_aDEFENCE
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