India's defense expenditure is rising due to large-scale imports of military equipment. The target of attaining 70% self-reliance in defense production by 2005 had not been achieved to even half that extent as of early 2007. Since 2001, the involvement of the private sector has been permitted in defense production. Committee reports and suggestions by industry bodies seek an active role for the private sector in defense production, to curtail imports and achieve greater indigenization
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