India’s Military Strives For Self-Reliant Aircraft Production

Tejas light combat aircraft

India plans to continue to buy and upgrade its Tejas light combat aircraft.

Credit: Rohan Paliwal/Alamy Stock Photo
India, a leading weapons importer for the last decade, is emphatically moving to manufacture its own military equipment, become a leading contributor to the global supply chain and establish itself on the export market. The shift from a policy of “Make in India”—under which foreign original...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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