ScienceAugust 10, 2026

indigenisation

in-dih-juh-nuh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of making something locally produced or developed within a country rather than relying on foreign imports.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'indigena' meaning 'native' or 'born in a country,' the term evolved to describe the process of making practices, products, or technologies native to a specific region.

In the news

The article highlights StarOps' achievement of 66% indigenisation in its satellite systems, emphasizing the company's focus on reducing reliance on global supply chains for spacecraft technology.

GalaxEye acquires spacecraft engineering company StarOps

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