The Quest for Strategic Autonomy

Indigenisation of Indian Defence Industry
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-96966-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 430 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 739 g

This book offers insights into India’s efforts to become self-reliant in its defence sector. Encompassing a wide range of subjects – such as policy frameworks, technological advancements, economic considerations, and strategic implications – the subject matter explores the diverse aspects of India’s defence industry indigenisation efforts. By gathering the insights of esteemed experts, scholars, and professors, the book also presents an examination of the obstacles and possibilities in this process.

The aim of this book is to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the importance of a robust domestic defence industry in strengthening India’s national security, elevating its international standing, and reinforcing its ability to make independent strategic decisions.

Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Verma, Kuldeep

Dwivedi, Divya

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Militär- und Verteidigungstechnik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Historische & Regionale Volkskunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword

Preface

Editors and Contributors

Section I: Policy Framework and Developments

1. The Shadow Balance: Ethical Issues of Global Arms Trade

2. DPEPP 2020: Paving the Path to Self-Reliance and Global Competence

3. Defence Reforms: Need of the Hour

4. India’s Defence Industry: The Next Big Game-Changer

5. Role of Business Enterprises in Shaping India’s IndigenousDefence Model

6. The Geopolitical Significance of India’s Defence Exports:Arms and Alliances

7. Defence Start-up Revolution: Catalysing India’s Atmanirbhar Vision

8. Cosmic Safeguard: Space Technology’s Definitive Role in India’s Defence

9. Artificial Intelligence, the Steering Force: The Demanding Roadmap for Indian Defence

10. Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board: A Shift in India’s Defence Landscape

11. Global Reach of India’s Defence Export: A Case of Japan’s Defence Exports to India

12. Indian Defence Sector: An Avenue Towards the Self-Reliance ‘Bharat’

Section II: Case Studies of Defence Production and Developments

13. Emerging Opportunities for Naval Export from India: A Study on Modernisation Efforts and Challenges

14. From Ideas to Action: The Role of Defence and Aerospace Start-ups in Strengthening India’s National Security Industry

15. A Strategic Perspective on India’s Defence Land Industry: PSU Companies’ Progress, Setbacks, and Future Trajectory

16. BrahMos Aerospace: Pioneering Versatility and Global Impact in Missile Systems

17. DRDO: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of India’s Defence Research Agency

18. A Paradigm Shift: Private Sector Companies in the Defence Industry

19. Revolutionising Indian Aerospace: HAL’s Quest for Innovation and Excellence

20. Artificial Intelligence, the Steering Force: The Demanding Roadmap for Indian Defence

21. Wings of Innovation: HAL’s Journey in the Indian Aerospace Landscape

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Kuldeep Verma is Assistant Professor in the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at Hindu College, Moradabad, India. He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies and done his Doctorate (D.Phil) on ‘Narco-Terrorism with Special reference to Afghanistan’ from the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Allahabad, India with JRF and SRF fellowship. 

Divya Dwivedi is Assistant Professor & Former Head of the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at Prof. Rajendra Singh State University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. She earned her PhD degree from the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies, University of Allahabad, India.