{"product_id":"indian-aircraft-industry","title":"indian aircraft industry","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"32\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e KW Publishers Pvt Ltd\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasjit Singh\u003cbr data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"127\"\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"145\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 293\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eBook Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eExplore Indian Aircraft Industry by Jasjit Singh is an authoritative and in-depth analysis of the evolution of India’s aviation and aerospace sector. The book traces the development of the aircraft industry from the period of colonial neglect to the ambitious efforts undertaken after independence to achieve technological self-reliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe author examines the early initiatives of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the development of indigenous aircraft such as the HF-24 Marut, and the broader strategy built around three pillars—indigenous design and development, licensed production, and selective imports. The work critically evaluates policy decisions, institutional challenges, and the decline in indigenous innovation following the 1962 conflict, while offering thoughtful recommendations for reform and strategic autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eThis volume is an essential resource for defense professionals, policy analysts, scholars, and readers interested in India’s aerospace history and strategic development. It provides valuable insight into the strengths, limitations, and future prospects of India’s aircraft industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KW Publishers Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50772366983472,"sku":"BestBookCentre__M4498","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-20T183124.271.png?v=1771592494","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/indian-aircraft-industry","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}