BusinessIndia's Defence Push Attracts Former Government Scientists to Startups
India's government is encouraging private-sector involvement in defence manufacturing through initiatives like iDEX, ADITI, and Make in India. It has also allocated 25% of the defence R&D budget to the private sector to reduce reliance on imports. This push has drawn former government scientists and repeat founders into defence startups, boosting innovation and self-reliance.
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