
Defence ministry sources say the new political dispensation should ensure there are no further slippages in the ongoing project to build six Scorpene submarines at Mazagon Docks, the long-delayed global tender for six new-generation submarines is issued, life extension for at least five ageing submarines is fast-tracked, and the long-term plan for nuclear submarines gets the requisite support.
The finance ministry is often blamed for being a "big obstacle" for military modernisation plans.
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I was interested in Indian military matters but then gave up through boredom. All of India's conventional weapons are announced with fanfare then are suspended for around 7 years before they are deployed. This 7 year period appears tailor-made for political deals and corruption. India's nuclear missiles are, at least, given priority.
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