Pitfalls of Quickfix Purchases

In a strategic response to the evolving challenges posed by China, the Indian Army has swiftly taken measures to bolster its capabilities. A report from The Economic Times (ET) reveal […]

Steady Strides in Defence Aspirations

The Indian defence industry ecosystem is buzzing with optimism. Stocks of defence companies are soaring with record price-to-earnings ratios, while venture funds and angel investors are vigorously hunting for defence […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]