From Arms to AI
‘Aatmanirbharta’ or autarky is a unique idea, denoting the ability to produce commodities largely on one’s own, with less reliance on external help. It has gained popularity in India’s economic […]
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Battling Amorphous Adversaries
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has unfolded as a pivotal turning point in multiple aspects. At the forefront of this transformation is the notable utilisation of electronic-centric dual-use technologies (ECDUT) by […]
“Private Defence Ventures Navigate Uneven Terrain in India’s Defence Landscape”
“The Indian government is actively reducing bureaucratic obstacles and implementing time-bound Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes within the Indian defence industry,” says Sanjay Soni, Director of Hughes Precision […]
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Strides and Snags
The world experienced a seismic shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, with global norms bending and nations re-evaluating their reliance on others to support their development. In the aftermath of India’s […]
Sustainability of Self-Reliance in Defence
All nation-states have traditionally evolved to peacefully coexist amongst the comity of nations. However, ideological differences and internal strife necessitates a strong and effective military that needs to update and […]
Schiebel: Adding Finesse to India’s Transformative Journey
As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day on August 15, Schiebel India commits itself to the theme – Nation First, Always First along with fellow Indians. Aiming to seize the […]
Is India Truly Self-reliant in Defence Production?
Rising phoenix-like from centuries of subjugation to foreign invaders and colonisers, India has become the fifth largest economy in three-quarters of a century, overtaking its erstwhile colonial masters. It’s well […]
Aatmanirbharta: Beyond Rhetoric
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2020 with a Rs 2,000,000 crore (US$ 262 billion) package (10 percent of India’s GDP), the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign aims to foster […]
Self-Reliance: A Challenging Odyssey
Seventy-six years of independence mark a remarkable period in India’s history. A nation that has undergone dynamic economic growth, diplomatic evolution, and technological advancements now stands on the threshold of […]
From Dependence to Dominance
The global powerplay and geopolitical flux are creating strategic security fragility at an unprecedented scale, from the Indo-Pacific to the trans-Atlantic. For India, China’s Himalayan forays and the Russia-Ukraine war […]
India’s Journey Towards Self-Reliance in Defence Production: A Vision for National Security
In 1940 legendary Indian industrialist Walchand Hirachand struck a deal with an American businessman to produce combat aircraft in India. One of the investors in the project was the Maharaja of […]
