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Context
This article examines the need for defense modernisation in India and the challenges associated with it.
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What is Defense Modernisation?
Defense Modernisation involves the acquisition of new state-of-the-art platforms, technologies and weapon systems to upgrade and augment defense capabilities.
It is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.
This is achieved through the induction of new equipment and technological up-gradation of capabilities.
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Issues in India’s Defense Modernisation
- India faces a whole range of complex challenges in its defense modernisation aspirations.
- India’s over-dependency on other countries for sophisticated weapons systems for the services of the Armed Forces is likely to negatively affect India’s aspirations.
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Suggestions for reform
- Supporting private sector:
- To build a defense industrial base, the government should consider supporting the private sector in India and trusting the private sector with bigger and stable defense contracts.
- Funds for Armed Forces:
- The Indian government should consider reviewing the budget allocation for defense to ensure adequate funds for the three forces relative to personnel costs.
- Decision-making and time delays:
- To overcome decision-making challenges facing defense procurement, the Ministry of Defense should consider a restructuring of the decision-making process.
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