Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)

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...

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,...

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...

Positive Indigenisation Lists: Does Formal Ban on Imports Help?

  With the notification of the third ‘positive indigenisation list’ of 101 items on April 07, 2022, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has so far banned import of 310 defence items in the last...

Indigenous Weapons Will be Used in Future Wars, Says Army Vice Chief

  New Delhi: In a clear message, Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen B.S. Raju said that henceforth almost all Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) issued by the of new systems and equipment would be...

Breaking the Stalemate

  Insighteon Consulting, a pioneer consulting firm in aerospace and defence, ran an interactive war-game on 23 and 24 February 2022, with the aim of ascertaining the reasons behind its failure to fulfil offset obligations...
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