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I think the only trickier area would be the development of Sensors and Seeker heads, the rocket motor technology is where we already do have some sort of experience.Because we don't have the industrial infrastructure required for in-house manufacturing and a company sole for this is not economically feasible ... However, with aviation city in pipeline, success of thunder Super Mushaq, Plan of in-house production of 5th generation fighter aircraft we are moving towards in-house production but it will take time,,, and will not be feasible without private sector getting involved in aviation sector and electonics ...
I agree that private sector's money should be attracted to the defence sector. The government can sponsor some from those existing in the market after tendering. Like the government can invite bids from some local companies for a specific type of seeker head and chose the best according to PAF requirement for supportive funding in R&D, 10-20 million dollars a year should do fine, but strict oversight on financial management will also be required. And fine be imposed in case of not meeting targets. The defence industrial base would once have to be set in motion, it won't drive itself without some ignition.