Is India building real aerospace self-reliance — or settling for licensed assembly?
From the indigenous HAL Tejas program to the contentious Dassault Rafale deal, this discussion dives into the core question: Are we strengthening our vendor base or reverting to bill-to-print manufacturing?
The episode unpacks why assured long-term orders — like those that powered SpaceX and its Starlink revolution — are critical for India’s defence industrial ecosystem.
With over 300+ industries linked to indigenous programs like LCA and ATV, is consistency in funding and procurement the real game changer?
Watch this deep dive into Make in India, transfer of technology myths, and the future of India’s aerospace ambitions.
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Full podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFfOjKlass&list=PLPPKwCCueQ_BKT25UtQlCE9Qm2sOAQCAM
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-india-cant-afford-to-let-tejas-programme-fail-s3-42/id1617244439?i=1000751907564
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