Category Archives: indian Economy & Industry

LCA the Flagship of Atmanirbharta – Need to Succeed Quickly 

The IAF Chief expressed serious concerns with the sluggish pace of Tejas production. “Technology delayed is technology denied,” said Air Chief Marshal AP Singh while speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar. Only 40 aircraft have been handed over in 10 years, averaging just four a year. Further, the deliveries of Tejas LCA Mk1A haveContinue reading “LCA the Flagship of Atmanirbharta – Need to Succeed Quickly “

Air Domain Awareness – Time to Get Going 

The number of aerial platforms and projectiles is increasing phenomenally. Civil aviation is the fastest growing transportation sector. Military is using very high speed aircraft, long range missiles, including ballistic, many of which are flying at hypersonic speeds. Unmanned systems and drones are the new entrants in this huge expanse of aerospace. LEO space altitudeContinue reading “Air Domain Awareness – Time to Get Going “

Need for Healthy Mix of Public Private Participation in India’s Defence Production

Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence is the flavour of the season in India. India’s defence manufacturing sector is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s strategic and economic ambitions. The government policies and initiatives are driving “Design” or certainly Make-in-India. Over 5,000 items are in the Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), 75 percent defence capital budgetContinue reading “Need for Healthy Mix of Public Private Participation in India’s Defence Production”