Is a global grouping that regulates transfer and access to conventional weapons and dual-use technologies.
India is 42nd member of this arrangement which is expected to facilitate high technology tie-ups with Indian industry and ease access to high tech items for our defence and space programmes.The membership would create the grounds for realignment of India in the export control policy framework or other WA members,including eligibility for certain licensing exemptions.
This is the second of four non-proliferation regimes(Missile Technology Control Regime MTCR joined in 2016,WA,Australia Group,Nuclear Suppliers Group),India has joined after the India-US nuclear deal was cleared.
India's membership to MTCR opened doors for its space programme and its ability to source high-end missile systems and technologies as well as surveillance drones.The Wassenaar membership is imp for India,giving it a leg up as a responsible player in the world of dual use goods and technologies and transfer of conventional arms.It gives India an imp voice in shaping global response to regional and global "security developments,advances in technology and market trends" as the chairman of the WA,Jean-Louis Falconi of France said.
India is 42nd member of this arrangement which is expected to facilitate high technology tie-ups with Indian industry and ease access to high tech items for our defence and space programmes.The membership would create the grounds for realignment of India in the export control policy framework or other WA members,including eligibility for certain licensing exemptions.
This is the second of four non-proliferation regimes(Missile Technology Control Regime MTCR joined in 2016,WA,Australia Group,Nuclear Suppliers Group),India has joined after the India-US nuclear deal was cleared.
India's membership to MTCR opened doors for its space programme and its ability to source high-end missile systems and technologies as well as surveillance drones.The Wassenaar membership is imp for India,giving it a leg up as a responsible player in the world of dual use goods and technologies and transfer of conventional arms.It gives India an imp voice in shaping global response to regional and global "security developments,advances in technology and market trends" as the chairman of the WA,Jean-Louis Falconi of France said.
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