COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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Through the Supply of Arms and Weapons
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Use of Foreign Aid and Loans
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Through Interference in the Internal States of New States
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By creating Economic Dependencies
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Detailed explanation-1: -Further, R&D and technological development are fundamental to Defence’s self-reliance. For realising the target of turnover of Rs. 1, 75, 000 Crore together with an export of Rs. 35, 000 Crore in the Defence sector by 2025 would not be possible without a thrust on innovation and R&D.
Detailed explanation-2: -Self-reliance, thus, entails lower dependence on imports and associated strategic agreements, and it will also enhance India’s standing as an exporter of defence equipment and technical know-how.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Government has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years under ‘Make in India’ program and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, including design and development of the projects like Kamov 31.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lack of clarity on indigenous defence production: Negligible high technology transfers. As per CAG report, offset obligations of foreign vendors are not strictly enforced.