India’s military self-reliance push hits private sector tech deficit
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-06-24 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Military & Defence, Technology & AI, India, Tax & Budget, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific, Technology
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Private firms now drive nearly a quarter of domestic production, but analysts warn a lack of R&D leaves New Delhi tethered to foreign tech
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