| ID | 127132 |
| Title Proper | Assessing modernization of the Indian armed forces through budgetary allocations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cowshish, Amit |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | India's quest for modernization of the armed forces is propelled by the persistent threat to its territorial integrity and the aspiration of becoming a great power. However, there is no clearly defined comprehensive policy, much less a carefully crafted strategy, for time-bound modernization of the armed forces and there is no mechanism in place to steer the modernization programme in a holistic manner. In fact, there is considerable ambiguity about the core question as to what constitutes comprehensive 'modernization'. Consequently, it is left to the services to chalk out their own 'modernization' plans. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.1; Jan-Mar 2014: p.5-19 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.1; Jan-Mar 2014: p.5-19 |
| Key Words | India ; Armed Forces ; Great Power ; Budgetary Allocations ; Modernization Programme |