Reality and Belief of Indian Military Affairs

Some general characteristics and objectives of Indian strategy emerge from the above evolution. Indians also realize now that the high technology being developed for India's longer-term defense has implications for Indian strategy, but these have not been thought out. Also, domestic and budgetary constraints will clearly continue to limit the growth and exercise of Indian military power for many years to come, though most Indians agree on the need for strong military forces. Some Indian elites believe that acquisition of modern capabilities will remain critical to assuring the nation an international position commensurate with its history, aspirations, and ambitions.