Operation Sindoor Takeaways: Strengthening Self-Reliance Smartly || Defence Mantra

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, it is time to think about India’s defence preparedness and the cost of prioritising Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) over combat effectiveness. In this week's Defence Mantra, Founder & Editor-in-Chief Nitin A Gokhale talks straight - about what went right—and what could have gone better.

Nitin explains that India cannot rush headlong into indigenous manufacturing without adequate and proven checks on quality, testing, and operational utility. He reiterates that it is simply not possible to sideline our traditional defence partners like Russia, Israel, France, and the United States in a bid to go it alone. He also emphasises that the Operation's lessons need to be urgently internalised by key stakeholders—from DRDO to the private defence industry.

We also explore the broader implications of ignoring battle-proven foreign technologies while struggling to bridge capability gaps domestically. Nitin offers sharp insights into how India can maintain strategic autonomy without compromising on operational excellence. We also scrutinise the procurement bottlenecks that continue to plague DRDO and our indigenous defence development ecosystem.

At stake is not just national pride, but national security. As India positions itself as a regional power with global responsibilities, it can get lonely at the top. India cannot afford to compromise on quality in the name of self-reliance, but what it can do, is take a smarter path forward—one that blends indigenous ambition with strategic partnerships.

This week's Defence Mantra is a conversation on India’s evolving defence doctrine. Don’t miss this nuanced breakdown of the lessons from Op Sindoor, what they mean for India’s future wars, and how we can strike the right balance between Make in India and Mission Ready.

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