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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Simplify complex procurement procedures, and quantum proof cyber assets, says ex-Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar
Description: In this State of the Economy podcast hosted by businessline’s Dalip Singh, former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar, an expert in technology for governance solutions, provides valuable insights into India's defence industry, reforms, and geopolitical challenges.  Kumar highlights the significant progress in India's defence industry, with new private companies and startups entering the sector.  However, he emphasises that these developments are just the beginning of India's journey towards becoming a significant player in the global defence ecosystem.  To reach this pinnacle, he identifies several areas requiring fundamental reforms:
Defence R&D Ecosystem: Kumar stresses the need...