Dinakar Peri

Dinakar Peri, a Fellow at Carnegie India and former journalist, shares insights on India's defence manufacturing progress. He highlights the shift from a public-sector focus to significant private sector involvement since 2014. Delving into technology gaps, he discusses the implications of licensed manufacturing and the challenges of critical imports. With impressive statistics, he notes a boom in drones and defence exports, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and indigenous R&D for national security. Peri paints a picture of a future where India leads in defence manufacturing.