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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 both warring factions. From...

“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 Manufacturing Pvt Limited and...

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 economy being hit by...

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 be current in strategy,...

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 billion-dollar opportunities presented by...

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 on the way to...

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 across various sectors....

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 a new era—an era...

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 have brought their fallouts...

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 Mysore who agreed to...
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