Defence Technology

India–US defence cooperation has grown significantly, driven by shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region. However, technology transfer remains problematic due to India’s focus on strategic autonomy and US concerns over intellectual property and export controls. This article investigates the same within the context of Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), exploring how technology transfer concerns affect joint defence efforts and the development of advanced military system. It also examines US regulatory restrictions, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and their impact on technology sharing. Additionally, the article considers India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, which sometimes conflict with US technology protection expectations. The article suggests solutions, including flexible bilateral agreements and enhanced trust-building, to balance strategic partnerships with national sovereignty, aiming to resolve technology transfer issues and maximise the potential of India–US defence collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.

• Abraham Ename Mınko
• January-March 2025
• Journal of Defence Studies

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• R. Vignesh , Abhay Kumar Singh
• Issue Brief

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• Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
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• Issue Brief

India's pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology is a multi-faceted endeavour, requiring strategic vision, robust collaboration, sustained investment and a commitment to innovation.

• D. Padma Kumar Pillay
• May 29, 2024
• Issue Brief

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• Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
• April 03, 2024
• IDSA Comments

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• Deepak Sharma
• Occasional Papers

In aerial warfare technology has progressed rapidly from the frail and flimsy machines seen in the air in the first half of the twentieth century. This monograph attempts to commence task of explaining stealth technology, looking at possible counters to stealth and discussing the ways in which stealth technology changes the conduct of aerial warfare.

• Vivek Kapur
• Monograph

The military applications of Virtual Reality include those relating to combat training and simulation.

• Akshat Upadhyay
• September 14, 2023
• Issue Brief

Reluctance to embrace the revolution in open-source intelligence would limit the effectiveness of intelligence agencies in future conflicts.

• Harinder Singh
• May 04, 2023
• IDSA Comments

Critical and Emerging Technologies have become essential components in the modern warfighting domain.

• Akshat Upadhyay
• March 01, 2023
• Issue Brief