Ravi Nirgudkar

–The writer is a globally recognised aerospace, defence, and national security executive with more than two decades of leadership experience driving enterprise transformation, mission-critical operations, and strategic growth across highly regulated defence, aerospace, and advanced technology sectors. He has held senior executive leadership roles with some of the world’s most respected aerospace and defence organisations, including BAE Systems and Raytheon. He holds an MBA in Programme Management from George Washington University and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda.