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Apr 29, 2026
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Is the Indian Army Ready for the Next War?
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Beyond the Indus
Ajay Shukla
(Colonel (Retd.), Indian Army; War Correspondent, guest)
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Executive Summary
India's military is undergoing a historic strategic shift, redeploying significant forces from the Pakistani border to counter the primary threat from China.
Structural budget issues persist, with approximately 70% of defense spending allocated to personnel costs, severely hindering crucial equipment modernization.
The government's controversial 'Agnipath' scheme aims to reduce long-term pension liabilities to free up capital for modernization, but its long-term effectiveness and impact on morale are uncertain.
India remains heavily dependent on Russian military hardware (over 60% of inventory) but is slowly diversifying its suppliers to include the US, France, and Israel, a complex transition expected to take decades.
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