Zeitenwende Meets Atmanirbhar: Co-Creating the Future of Indo-German Defense

Indo-German defense ties are at a strategic inflection point. As Germany embraces Zeitenwende and India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat, this report argues for shifting from transactional arms sales to deep industrial co-creation. It maps a decade-long strategy (2025–2035) to fuse German engineering with Indian manufacturing scale. Key recommendations include a $50M joint innovation fund, fast-tracked export controls (“Green Lists”), and integrating MSMEs into global supply chains. The goal: a resilient partnership building strategic autonomy for both nations.
An India-China tango is unlikely at present

There are legitimate questions about the assessment that there are far more convergences than differences between the two countries
Dictator next door
India-US ties: Up, close and personal

National interests and patient negotiations have to guide bilateral relations and treaties.
A soldier must not be fighting the state

MoD must be more sensitive & review its policy on disability entitlement of ex-servicemen
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative

India must move beyond viewing data as a mere economic asset and treat it as a pillar of national resilience and strategic autonomy