Rahul Manohar Yelwe is presently doctoral candidate at Department of Security studies, School of National Security Studies, Central University of Gujarat. He is a recipient of UGC’s NET-JRF fellowship for his doctoral research. His area of research is primarily focuses on defence economics, defence industry, modernization, procurement, technology and exports. He has published research papers in peer-review journals and op-ed articles in various reputed websites on issues related to his area of interest.