But given that kind of population base, why haven't they developed their own indigenous technology?

"This is indigenous technology," he said, "though technology of course does not have to come from one source."

The technical objectives of the company are to develop indigenous technology and integrate foreign technology wherever necessary.

Emphasis upon indigenous technologies would also allow the proposed vehicle to enter the export market without licensing issues.

North Korea has often claimed that the five-megawatt reactor was built with indigenous technology.

Iran rejected a similar package last August, saying it would not give up its indigenous technology.

The official said the Iranians boasted that "they can rebuild the facilities in six months," using indigenous technology.

It has also developed indigenous and environment-friendly technology for producing high quality metallurgical coke.

They're working hard to develop their own indigenous technologies and their own standards.

The greater the reliance on borrowed rather than indigenous technologies.