03-12-2010, 02:58 PM
Important to note that all future wars may be LIW.
It is well understood. Despite Red fort n Parliament attack, India did not, could not start a war. Other fact being both are nuclear armed nations. But India is amassing tanks in numbers and buying fighters as if there is no tomorrow and assuming falsely the war would break out within few years, while Russia has decided to diminish its tank strength at half, despite surrounded by Nato countries.
Nearly four decades without a battle and our war material being decayed without a engagement. Its time we use some prudence and limit our Military purchases, for India is not a rich country, neither it is developed country. On the other hand we have billions to spend on our power resources as we import many reactors and its fuel combined. India is being forced to borrow (already we owe 242 billions) and the end result would be ruinous. If we have decided that its gonna be a LIW, India does not need to have 1000 fighters, now that we have all types of missiles in our arsenal.
It is well understood. Despite Red fort n Parliament attack, India did not, could not start a war. Other fact being both are nuclear armed nations. But India is amassing tanks in numbers and buying fighters as if there is no tomorrow and assuming falsely the war would break out within few years, while Russia has decided to diminish its tank strength at half, despite surrounded by Nato countries.
Quote:Ministry of Defense made an official statement that the Army does not need half of its tanks (over 10,000). Half of the remaining tanks would be used as battle tanks, while the other half would be in reserve.
Nearly four decades without a battle and our war material being decayed without a engagement. Its time we use some prudence and limit our Military purchases, for India is not a rich country, neither it is developed country. On the other hand we have billions to spend on our power resources as we import many reactors and its fuel combined. India is being forced to borrow (already we owe 242 billions) and the end result would be ruinous. If we have decided that its gonna be a LIW, India does not need to have 1000 fighters, now that we have all types of missiles in our arsenal.