Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:22am on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday India
In this column, Shekhar Gupta critiques India's military procurement strategy, revealing a paradox where the country struggles with insufficient armaments despite being the world's fourth-largest military force. Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh's candid comments highlight critical gaps in the Indian Air Force, which are often ignored or downplayed by previous leadership. Gupta argues that India’s defence planning has been reactive rather than strategic, with defense purchases like Rafales and Apache helicopters serving as urgent fixes. This approach, rooted in fear and indecision, exacerbates the country's long-standing dependency on foreign imports.
