Defence Production

Why it matters

• Reduces reliance on foreign imports to achieve strategic autonomy in critical security technology.
• Promotes the integration of domestic private sector and micro, small, and medium enterprises into the global defence supply chain.
• Stimulates indigenous research and development capabilities to foster innovation in dual-use technologies.

How it is asked

Focus on policy frameworks aimed at indigenisation, the role of public-private partnerships, and the impact of export-oriented policies on the balance of payments.