To achieve strategically critical self-reliance in defence production, there needs to be a greater focus on co-development, co-production projects with important partners like Israel, with an essential emphasis on exports to third countries. For the full realisation of the potential of the India–Israel defence partnership, India on its part needs to strengthen elements of its procurement processes—including the proper implementation of laid down policies.
An Assessment of the Strategic Partnership Model in Defence Industry
The SP model, if implemented well, is likely to have a number of benefits for both the private sector and the larger Indian defence industry.