MTCR — Missile Technology & India's Membership

The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal political understanding among states to limit the proliferation of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction. India's 2016 membership signifies its transition from a technology-denied state to a key global player in the non-proliferation architecture. For Mains, the focus should be on how this membership enhances India's strategic defense exports, facilitates access to dual-use technologies, and strengthens its credentials for other elite groups like the NSG.