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ndia forms the core country of South Asia. The defense and security factors with which it must cope are extensive. Among the region’s nations, India has by far the most advanced industrial and technological base, including an indigenous armament industry that is the largest among Third World states in value, volume, diversity of manufacture, and research and development facilities. Moreover, India has a large public and private basic industrial sector that serves as a foundation for economic development.
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