Can India's defence industry sustain high-intensity warfare?

Modern warfare is as much about industrial capacity as battlefield strength. As India pushes for defence self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, a critical question emerges: can domestic manufacturers sustain the massive ammunition requirements of a prolonged, high-intensity conflict? From 155mm artillery shells to missiles, drones and spare parts, wartime demand can rapidly outpace peacetime production. India's defence industry has expanded significantly in recent years, but experts say stockpiles, manufacturing capacity and supply chains will determine how long the country can sustain combat operations. This report examines India's readiness for a war of attrition.