This book is a comprehensive analysis of India’s defence indigenisation efforts, providing valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. It offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s defence indigenisation efforts and its implications for the nation’s strategic autonomy. The editors and contributors have contributed a diverse range of perspectives, and the book is expected to serve as a cornerstone for understanding the intricate dynamics shaping India’s defence landscape. The book’s success is attributed to its dedication, expertise, and scholarly rigour, and it will undoubtedly have an enduring impact on the discourse surrounding India’s defence and indigenisation efforts.

Prof. S.S. Rawat Principal

Hindu College, Moradabad

The book The Quest for Strategic Autonomy: Indigenisation of Indian Defence Industry highlights the importance of indigenisation in the defence sector in addressing global security challenges. It provides insights into India’s journey towards strategic autonomy and its implications for national security and economic development. The editors and contributors have crafted a comprehensive work that offers valuable perspectives for policymakers, scholars and professors. The book is praised for its diverse voices and contributions and is expected to inspire and enlighten those in the critical fields of defence and security.

Col. (Dr.) Mohinder Pal Singh

Sr. Fellow, Centre for Land Warfare Studies,

Director, EGROW Foundation

In a rapidly changing world with shifting global dynamics and emerging security concerns, the notion of ‘strategic autonomy’ has gained significant importance for India. The country’s ambitions for global leadership necessitate a strong focus on self-sufficiency in the defence sector. The Quest for Strategic Autonomy: Indigenisation of Indian Defence Industry provides a thorough examination of India’s efforts to become self-reliant in its defence sector, offering valuable insights into this important topic.

This book aims to explore the diverse aspects of India’s defence industry indigenisation efforts. The discussion will encompass a wide range of subjects, such as policy frameworks, technological advancements, economic considerations, and strategic implications. By gathering the insights of esteemed experts, scholars, and professors, the book seeks to offer a thorough examination of the obstacles and possibilities in the indigenisation process.

The book aims to provide insights into the historical context, the present state, and the future possibilities of India’s pursuit of defence self-sufficiency. This resource will be highly beneficial for policymakers, defence professionals, researchers, and individuals intrigued by India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy in an ever-evolving global security environment. The Quest for Strategic Autonomy aims 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.