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Please explain the complex answer when you have time. It is hard to understand this behavioral trait of our MoD/defence forces. Is the idea always to apply a quick fix? Than look long term and develop capability for decades? Also if Indian solutions are backed to the hilt - then the infamous L1 clause would mean foreigners can't compete at all.
For long even indigenous production in India meant ToT to OFB or allied and screwdrivergiri here in India with most vital components still being imported from OEM. I think the idea of design and innovate in India has not taken hold in power centers of the country- they are still thinking ToT and make (manufacture) in India- which is the lower end of the product spectrum.
- First and foremost IA wants a completely developed product specifically if it is an Indian (DRDO) developed product. They will have no patience to resolve snags or the teething issues from a new product. They basically want a fully baked product.
- IA is not ready to pour money or efforts to develop a new product.
- Import lobby has lot of clout on politicians, bureaucrat and serving personal alike.
- PSU (OFB) will also pressurize government for orders.
- We as a country are still stuck in socialist bullshit.
- Private sector will not venture into the area till they see profits which mean confirmed orders from IA. Since IA is not ready for giving confirmed orders private players are not intreset in this risky endeavor.
- We as a country lack strong industrial and R&D base.