The Future of the Indian DIB
Some thoughts on the steps that India is taking to reform its defense industrial base (DIB)…
The fundamental structures for innovation in a defense industrial base in the 21st century are still taking shape. Every model includes public-private cooperation, but the nature of that cooperation varies greatly depending on the relationship between the state, the giants of the defense industry, and the technology sector. Despite its continued reliance on large state owned firms, the Indian government appears to be taking a step in the direction of a U.S. model for innovation.