Some subjects are significant but do not figure in either the literature or our discussions. Defence Acquisitions Management (DAM) is perhaps one of those subjects that should find far more space in our writings and academic discourse. However, it appears to be a no-go area for ordinary people and remains the prerogative of military professionals or, at best, the bureaucracy.

To raise greater awareness among students of Strategic Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, and Professionals, the Department of Strategic Studies at the Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, took the much-needed initiative to organise a Two-Day Short Course on the subject. The Short Course was attended by a large number of participants, both in person at the venue to capacity and online from abroad.

The primary content for the presentations was prepared from the book “Defence Acquisition Management: A Reader,” prepared by the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. However, I added much more as the sole presenter.

The initiative to organise the Short Course on a different topic proved successful, achieving its objective of generating interest and awareness among participants. The entire Department of Strategic Studies team, ably guided by the NDU and FCS hierarchy, deserves appreciation for this initiative. Moreover, the organising committee, headed by Ms Natalia Shahrukh and her team, did a tremendous job in flawlessly executing the entire event over two days of learning on........

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