A congruence of events has catapulted the role and importance of semiconductors to the apex of India’s national security decision-making.

It is a universal phenomenon that politicians, of all ideologies, are transactional in all their dealings.

This year the DAC granted Emergency Procurement powers to the armed forces to buy from ‘Indian vendors’, weapon platforms and munitions urgently needed by them.

Armenian defence export is indicative of India being on the side of Armenia in an open manner while an active conflict continues between Armenia and Azerbaijan. By implication, India has chosen to oppose Azerbaijan and its all weather supporters to include Turkey and Pakistan.

The military leadership in India must sensitise itself and its rank and file on a continuous basis to keep such threats at bay.

‘Being a serving officer or wearing a uniform does not make an officer more competent than one who has retired.’