Legal Era Nov 2017 | Page 54

54 TAKE ON BOARD Opportunities In Defense Manufacturing As Government Unveils Strategic Partnership Model Fostering constructive partnership with the Indian private defense industry is considered not just a sound economic option but a strategic imperative to minimize dependence on imports and infuse self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing; however, only time will tell if the strategic partnership model has the desired effect N ovember 2017 | L egal E ra | www . legaleraonline . com