Defence Technology Security Architecture in India: Comparative Analysis and Strategic Roadmap

Three convergent trends, that is, the weaponisation of technology, the escalating great power competition and the ongoing necessity for nations to attain strategic autonomy through ‘self-reliance’, have resulted in the current strategic landscape. Due to this, the security of defence technology has become an issue of utmost importance for national security policy. Furthermore, contemporary conflict now takes place in the non-kinetic realm rather than the specified physical area. Therefore, protection of advanced weapon systems, critical infrastructure and proprietary research is as crucial as governing the sovereign territory.