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The one thing no one tells you about (but you should do) if you want to land a defense indigenization project

In my two decades of defense indigenization, I have learned techniques for locating open tenders that are right for me, and being efficient about writing proposals. This post is the first of a series in which I will share the art of writing credible — and profitable — proposals.

It’s not all “electronics”

I am impressed with the online information provided as part of the #MakeInIndia initiative. For example, a list of open indigenization projects is available for anyone to look through. As I write this, I scroll through the list published on 16th August 2019. I notice the way my attention moves: scroll over the foam casing,Continue reading “It’s not all “electronics””

Communications, Controls, and why there is a cyber-physical focus in Defense Indigenization projects

India is an IT powerhouse. When payroll programs, inventory management systems, enterprise software, database driven software is needed, there is plenty of know-how available within our country. I am confident our officers and jawans will have the best. On the ground however, the equipment that is used by our soldiers is necessarily hardware. A soldierContinue reading “Communications, Controls, and why there is a cyber-physical focus in Defense Indigenization projects”

Five things I would tell my younger self about technology indigenization in India

I started developing indigenous designs for robotic and embedded systems in India in 1989. There were no blogs then. The only way to learn was from textbooks and experience. As India starts technology indigenization in earnest, here are five things I would tell my younger self. Why do it? Don’t do it for money yet.Continue reading “Five things I would tell my younger self about technology indigenization in India”

About this blog and why it started

My daughter started a blog for me. I am an entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience developing indigenous designs for specialized robots and embedded systems in India. I have two children, to whom I have successfully passed on my love for science and engineering. My wife has patiently listened to me talk about technology,Continue reading “About this blog and why it started”