Abstract

India’s defence expenditure is rising due to large-scale imports of military equipment. The target of attaining 70% self-reliance in defence production by 2005 had not been achieved to even half that extent as of early 2007. Since 2001, the involvement of the private sector has been permitted in defense production. Committee reports and suggestions by industry bodies seek an active role for the private sector in defence production, to curtail imports and achieve greater indigenization.

Learning Objectives

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Keywords

Defense production, defense expenditure, public-private partnerships, arms import, Kelkar Committee