From imports to exports: Analysing India's defence sector evolution and atmanirbharata

Chakraborty, Arpan A. and Roy, Gitanjali Sinha (2024) From imports to exports: Analysing India's defence sector evolution and atmanirbharata. In: Changing Dynamics for India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and the Way Ahead. ACS Publisher. ISBN 9789394893436

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Abstract

In India’s military history, ranging from the period between 2014 and 2024 would be seen as a decade of significant transformation. During these years, India’s defence sector underwent a substantial shift, driven by the government’s push for increased defence manufacturing. This marked a departure from hesitancy to a critical need which has also led many other countries look at India as a viable defence market. The Modi government’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat culminated in 2024 when India shattered all production records by producing defence goods worth $15 billion, an alltime high.1 This achievement showcases India’s drive for indigenization in the defence sector, with multiple reforms aimed at improving defence preparedness and procurement. Despite being the second-highest importer of defence products and the fourth-largest military spender in the world, according to SIPRI2 , India has made considerable strides toward self-reliance.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > International Relations
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of International Affairs
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2025 14:17
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2025 14:17
Official URL: https://acspublisher.com/books/index.php/acsbooks/...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9164

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