Question 10GS3GS3
The Indian Army is observing the year 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'. In light of this, explain where there is a need for technology absorption in the defence sector of India. What challenges can India face in this initiative? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Need for Tech absorption in defence → 1) Era of Modernization of defence threat as 'new frontier' of war emerging' i.e. China – space defence and satellite – rocket linked. 2) Engage defence tech startups and promote skilled manpower, evolution of tech-ready defence. 3) Increase 'wartime defence capability' by using new weapons like Robot warriors, drones, AI enabled guidance systems etc.
4leverage capabilities of skilled manpower, engineering, DRDO's capacity. 5) Create Robust internal security paradigm. Challenges → i) R&D budget Long only (1.7% only.) as compared to USA–7%.1. ii) Defence budget less (40% less compared to China) iii) Regulatory hurdle for defence startups. iv) Promote Arms sale, raise threat level with Pakistan, China i.e. Thus, tech absorption in defence is necessary and Government plans of ideas (with USA, Promoting defence startups) are steps in right direction.
— Dishant Amrutlal Nisar · AIR 19
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Conclusion
Thus, tech absorption in defence is necessary and Government plans of ideas (with USA, Promoting defence startups) are steps in right direction.
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Topper
Dishant Amrutlal Nisar
AIR 19
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Defence
Defence
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159
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