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India's military self-reliance hampered by private sector R&D deficit

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India's push for military self-reliance is seeing increased private sector involvement, with private firms now contributing 24% of domestic defense output. However, a significant deficit in research and development capabilities among these private companies means India still relies heavily on foreign technology and state-owned manufacturers for critical defense systems. Analysts caution that while private sector participation is growing, it is currently more complementary than substitutive to public sector efforts. AI

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India's military self-reliance hampered by private sector R&D deficit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Junaid Kathju ·

    India’s military self-reliance push hits private sector tech deficit

    India’s private defence companies are poised to expand their footprint in the sector, but analysts warn they still lack the technology and capabilities needed to produce cutting-edge weapons for the country’s military or export markets. In the 2025-26 financial year, the private …

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