Atmanirbharta in Defence: Bridging the Gap Between Indigenous Production and Global Competitiveness

The pursuit of Atmanirbharta in India's military sector represents a vital national strategic imperative aimed at augmenting the country's defence technological and industrial capabilities. This comprehensive study examines the many challenges and opportunities in developing an indigenous military manufacturing ecosystem capable of achieving global competitiveness. The primary objectives are to evaluate the current state of domestic military production, identify technological shortcomings, explore avenues for indigenous development, and propose policy steps to improve self-sufficiency