Modi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready
military capabilities, all while adhering to budgetary constraints.
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The new government should bite the bullet on several fronts to ensure India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities as well as conventional war-fighting machinery can meet this challenge with an integrated future-ready military within budgetary constraints in the years ahead, several experts and officials told TOI.
Strategic and Military Reforms Needed
To effectively counter these threats, India must accelerate the implementation of tri-Service theatre commands and develop a comprehensive national security strategy. Key steps include investing more in R&D, overhauling the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and fostering greater collaboration with the private sector.
Strengthening Nuclear Deterrence
India requires a stronger nuclear triad, which includes the ability to launch nuclear weapons from land, air, and sea. Increasing the number of ballistic missiles like the Agni-5 and enhancing the submarine fleet with nuclear-powered vessels armed with long-range nuclear missiles are crucial.
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Concurrently, the government should also kick off the long-pending projects to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and
