Indian military growth threatens Regional stability: Pakistan

[Machoman]

New Delhi: Pakistan warned Thursday that India's huge military modernization programme posed a serious threat to stability in a "nuclearized" South Asian region.

"New war doctrines, tremendous boost to the defence spending, induction of new sophisticated weapons systems, these are elements that are prejudicial to regional security and stability," Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said.

His comments followed talks in New Delhi with his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao -- the first direct discussions between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals since the 2008 Mumbai
attacks.

India, which last month inducted its longest range nuclear-tipped missile into the army, has plans to spend up to 30 billion dollars on its military by 2012.

India is scheduled to unveil its 2010-2011 defence budget on Friday, which was jacked up by 24 percent to 1.42 trillion rupees (28.4 billion dollars) the previous year.

Bashir described as "irresponsible," Indian army chief Deepak Kapoor's comments in December that India must be prepared to fight simultaneous wars on "two fronts" -- a clear reference to Pakistan and China.

India has fought three wars with Pakistan since independence in 1947 and a brief but bitter war with China in 1962 over a border dispute which remains unresolved.

"We have drawn the attention of the international community to the importance of preserving the regional balance between Pakistan and India," Bashir said.

"This is a nuclearised region and it is important that Pakistan and India engage meaningfully on the whole range of issues under regional peace and security," he added.

 

[desiman]

Indian military growth threatens Regional stability: Pakistan
DEFENSE & SECURITY NEWS — BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010 AT 4:51 AM


New Delhi: Pakistan warned Thursday that India's huge military modernization programme posed a serious threat to stability in a "nuclearized" South Asian region.

"New war doctrines, tremendous boost to the defence spending, induction of new sophisticated weapons systems, these are elements that are prejudicial to regional security and stability," Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said.

His comments followed talks in New Delhi with his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao -- the first direct discussions between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals since the 2008 Mumbai
attacks.

India, which last month inducted its longest range nuclear-tipped missile into the army, has plans to spend up to 30 billion dollars on its military by 2012.

India is scheduled to unveil its 2010-2011 defence budget on Friday, which was jacked up by 24 percent to 1.42 trillion rupees (28.4 billion dollars) the previous year.

Bashir described as "irresponsible," Indian army chief Deepak Kapoor's comments in December that India must be prepared to fight simultaneous wars on "two fronts" -- a clear reference to Pakistan and China.

India has fought three wars with Pakistan since independence in 1947 and a brief but bitter war with China in 1962 over a border dispute which remains unresolved.

"We have drawn the attention of the international community to the importance of preserving the regional balance between Pakistan and India," Bashir said.

"This is a nuclearised region and it is important that Pakistan and India engage meaningfully on the whole range of issues under regional peace and security," he added.

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[Chanakyaa]

I have a few queries :

1. Chinese spending is over thrice the indian defence budget, officially, if pakistan feels the heat, dont the pakistan authorities have heads to deduce that the same heat/threat is felt by india too wrt china?

2. Why dont u claim that chinese heavy spending too is 'disturbing the balance in the region'?

3. China and pakistan r friends with whom we have had 4 wars, if india has to counter both together isnt the indian budget is still short of actually balancing the power of pak+china?


4. Pak spends more rcent gdp than india, we r a larger country, more foes and larger terrotery to defend. isnt it logical that wee will spend more?

G. Will any one be bold and say this time to indicate who is actually crying?
personally i find no harm in presenting ur concerns,

But then those claiming that indians 'cry', over pakistani aquisations must understand that the license to present concerns is not alloted to just one country.

PS : Plz coment without diverting the thread to Indian poverty, caste system, arjun Tejas and BJP.

 

[pak-yes]

I have a few queries :

1. Chinese spending is over thrice the indian defence budget, officially, if pakistan feels the heat, dont the pakistan authorities have heads to deduce that the same heat/threat is felt by india too wrt china?

2. Why dont u claim that chinese heavy spending too is 'disturbing the balance in the region'?

3. China and pakistan r friends with whom we have had 4 wars, if india has to counter both together isnt the indian budget is still short of actually balancing the power of pak+china?


4. Pak spends more rcent gdp than india, we r a larger country, more foes and larger terrotery to defend. isnt it logical that wee will spend more?

G. Will any one be bold and say this time to indicate who is actually crying?
personally i find no harm in presenting ur concerns,

But then those claiming that indians 'cry', over pakistani aquisations must understand that the license to present concerns is not alloted to just one country.

PS : Plz coment without diverting the thread to Indian poverty, caste system, arjun Tejas and BJP.

I don't Understand why you people try to compare yourself with China you are not simply in their league.

Why they would even bother to think about attacking India they have much better to think how to tackle USA.

 

[sirius]

^^^
the same can be said for you too
I don't Understand why you people try to compare yourself with india you are not simply in their league.

 

[champion]

I don't Understand why you people try to compare yourself with China you are not simply in their league.

Why they would even bother to think about attacking India they have much better to think how to tackle USA.

the same thing apply to you

why you pepole try to compare your self with us while you are not in our league

 

[pak-yes]

I was expecting this kind of Answer.lol.It is you that Compare and Drag us in your league.Not us.

So When did we tried to compare with you.We are just trying to Protect our self.

 

[champion]

I was expecting this kind of Answer.lol.It is you that Compare and Drag us in your league.Not us.

So When did we tried to compare with you.We are just trying to Protect our self.

 

[policecontrolroom]

I don't Understand why you people try to compare yourself with China you are not simply in their league.

Maybe thats why India are spending more on military infrastructure, education, deveopmental works in farming, invention in nanotechnology and biotechnology and all.. maybe they want to catch up with china, its wortha try ... Am i right??/

 

[Kinshuk]

I don't Understand why you people try to compare yourself with China you are not simply in their league.

Why they would even bother to think about attacking India they have much better to think how to tackle USA.

Hello Pak-Yes,

We aren't comparing with China. But considering the border disputes, every country tries to be as strong as possible in order to safe guard its own territory.

Though I agree some Indian members over estimate the capability of our forces.

About being in League, India is the only country, having GDP growth rate, only second to China, Which is expected to hit double figure by 2014, and It surely will.

I would question if China can ever be in league of United States of America? No country will surpass USA for at least 50 years from now.


PS- I respect you personally because of your cogent nature.

Regards,

Kinshuk

 

[pak-yes]

Maybe thats why India are spending more on military infrastructure, education, deveopmental works in farming, invention in nanotechnology and biotechnology and all.. maybe they want to catch up with china, its wortha try ... Am i right??/

Yup when you reach their Educational and Industrial Level then you can Indians can call themselves in League of China.

 

[pak-yes]

Yar In Order to Beat China you need more economical growth than Military.

 

[desiman]

I have a few queries :

1. Chinese spending is over thrice the indian defence budget, officially, if pakistan feels the heat, dont the pakistan authorities have heads to deduce that the same heat/threat is felt by india too wrt china?

2. Why dont u claim that chinese heavy spending too is 'disturbing the balance in the region'?

3. China and pakistan r friends with whom we have had 4 wars, if india has to counter both together isnt the indian budget is still short of actually balancing the power of pak+china?


4. Pak spends more rcent gdp than india, we r a larger country, more foes and larger terrotery to defend. isnt it logical that wee will spend more?

G. Will any one be bold and say this time to indicate who is actually crying?
personally i find no harm in presenting ur concerns,

But then those claiming that indians 'cry', over pakistani aquisations must understand that the license to present concerns is not alloted to just one country.

PS : Plz coment without diverting the thread to Indian poverty, caste system, arjun Tejas and BJP.

1. China is also much bigger in geographic size and has different strategic ambitions. India does not intend to or need to play catch up with China. It is quite obvious that China is not a threat to us and the relationship will only grow stronger with time as both counties benefit hugely from increased Trade. With nuclear weapons and credible delivery systems on both sides, no country will try anything stupid.
2. Just like India, china has many internal and external issues, and needs the military spending to keep a grip on them. Again as a said before China is not a threat to India and if anyone is thinking that China will mettle into any issues India had with any other county then they are very wrong. The Chinese are right now only worried about economic growth and cannot afford to be part of any conflict that slows them down. Chinese military spending is in not a threat to India. India already posses enough strength to keep any misadventures on bay.
3. Indian budgets are again made by keeping a lot of things in mind. India is not ruled by the military and spending must be controlled in a manageable way. Spending more does not always mean more power. Enough is being done and more money can be allotted if needs. Special procurements and deals are done outside the regular budget.
4. India spends many more times than Pakistan on its military even if it is still a lower percentage of your GDP. That is something to be proud of, as the military is only taking a small chunk from what India has access to. Our economy, infrastructure, farmers, Sates, etc etc need more money. We have different concerns than just our military unlike many other countries.

Enough is being done on the defense front by India. Many people here say things about the LCA, MAC, PAKFA etc etc without the slightest idea about the amount of work being done behind the scenes. The MOD and GOI have long term plans about where they want to be after a certain amount of time and spending is done as per that. Just the fact that India has been able to satisfy all its strategic goals in the past is proof of that.

 

[desiman]

Yar In Order to Beat China you need more economical growth than Military.

Stop trolling please, India is on the right track and we are moving forward. Quite unlike some of our other neighbors.

 

[champion]

1. .

Enough is being done on the defense front by India. Many people here say things about the LCA, MAC, PAKFA etc etc without the slightest idea about the amount of work being done behind the scenes. The MOD and GOI have long term plans about where they want to be after a certain amount of time and spending is done as per that. Just the fact that India has been able to satisfy all its strategic goals in the past is proof of that.

well you are right but when you have two friends china and Pakistan you cant say enough yes steps are taken

don't you think china is not taking step

well lca mca pakfa etc are not just enough you know we need still more

jai hind