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Pakistan looks for realignment as Indo-US alliance strengthens
Global Village Space |
Ever since Donald Trump became the President of USA, its relationship with India has transformed into a strategic rapport. Indo-US enmity for China seems to have bonded them together. Indian jingoism over Doklam stand-off has been attributed to this budding alliance between Washington and New Delhi.
Pakistan should devise an effective foreign policy and play smartly to navigate the complex international politics. Reliance on domestic resources should be enhanced to cater to its defense and economic needs
During PM Modi’s last month visit to the USA, the latter secured billions of dollars’ worth military contracts by virtue of which the former’s military capabilities will enhance considerably. The most prominent of these contracts was an agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
Lockheed Martin and modernization of Indian military
Lockheed Martin agreed to jointly build F-16 fighter planes equipped with new-generation electronics in India with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
The fighters are of the Block 70 type, “the newest and most technologically advanced F-16 ever.” The Indian air force does not currently use F-16s, but this joint production project would enable India to procure one of the most used and advanced fighter jets.
Read more: Will NAB references compel “natural allies” to shake hands?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved to reduce India’s reliance on expensive imports and called for the manufacturing of defense equipment locally. This agreement between Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin seems to be a step in that direction.
The strategic dynamics of South Asia in particular and the world, in general, are changing fast. Nation states are realigning themselves to protect their security and economic interests
India is already overhauling its military forces and is conducting a $100-billion upgrade of its Soviet-era military hardware. India has border disputes with its northern and western neighbors, China and Pakistan and has increased its defense budget to counter threats to its national security.
India’s defense budget is growing at an impressive clip, but rising personnel costs are crowding out resources for modernization. Since the mid-2000s, an increasing share of India’s defense budget has been dedicated to pensions and personnel costs, while capital outlays investments in weapons systems are decreasing relative to the rest of the budget.
Strategic competition in South Asia
The strategic competition between India and Pakistan is evolving. India’s relative advantage in terms of comprehensive national power is growing and will continue to grow. Against this backdrop, both countries are developing and expanding an array of nuclear weapon capabilities.
Read more: Self-aware Pakistanis vs the influential and power-wielding elite
Pakistan must devise a long term strategy to counter growing Indian military capabilities with a primary focus on self-reliance
Despite the development of nuclear arsenal, both the countries are enhancing the conventional military capabilities. India’s defense budget, which is approximately more than $53 billion is much larger than Pakistan’s $8.7 billion which gives it a massive edge over its small neighbor. However, Pakistan’s strategic relationship with China and its massive economic investment in the form of CPEC project has neutralized to a great extent the Indian military advantage over Pakistan.
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Pakistan looks for realignment as Indo-US alliance strengthens
Global Village Space |
Ever since Donald Trump became the President of USA, its relationship with India has transformed into a strategic rapport. Indo-US enmity for China seems to have bonded them together. Indian jingoism over Doklam stand-off has been attributed to this budding alliance between Washington and New Delhi.
Pakistan should devise an effective foreign policy and play smartly to navigate the complex international politics. Reliance on domestic resources should be enhanced to cater to its defense and economic needs
During PM Modi’s last month visit to the USA, the latter secured billions of dollars’ worth military contracts by virtue of which the former’s military capabilities will enhance considerably. The most prominent of these contracts was an agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
Lockheed Martin and modernization of Indian military
Lockheed Martin agreed to jointly build F-16 fighter planes equipped with new-generation electronics in India with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
The fighters are of the Block 70 type, “the newest and most technologically advanced F-16 ever.” The Indian air force does not currently use F-16s, but this joint production project would enable India to procure one of the most used and advanced fighter jets.
Read more: Will NAB references compel “natural allies” to shake hands?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved to reduce India’s reliance on expensive imports and called for the manufacturing of defense equipment locally. This agreement between Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin seems to be a step in that direction.
The strategic dynamics of South Asia in particular and the world, in general, are changing fast. Nation states are realigning themselves to protect their security and economic interests
India is already overhauling its military forces and is conducting a $100-billion upgrade of its Soviet-era military hardware. India has border disputes with its northern and western neighbors, China and Pakistan and has increased its defense budget to counter threats to its national security.
India’s defense budget is growing at an impressive clip, but rising personnel costs are crowding out resources for modernization. Since the mid-2000s, an increasing share of India’s defense budget has been dedicated to pensions and personnel costs, while capital outlays investments in weapons systems are decreasing relative to the rest of the budget.
Strategic competition in South Asia
The strategic competition between India and Pakistan is evolving. India’s relative advantage in terms of comprehensive national power is growing and will continue to grow. Against this backdrop, both countries are developing and expanding an array of nuclear weapon capabilities.
Read more: Self-aware Pakistanis vs the influential and power-wielding elite
Pakistan must devise a long term strategy to counter growing Indian military capabilities with a primary focus on self-reliance
Despite the development of nuclear arsenal, both the countries are enhancing the conventional military capabilities. India’s defense budget, which is approximately more than $53 billion is much larger than Pakistan’s $8.7 billion which gives it a massive edge over its small neighbor. However, Pakistan’s strategic relationship with China and its massive economic investment in the form of CPEC project has neutralized to a great extent the Indian military advantage over Pakistan.
Read full story.....
Pakistan looks for realignment as Indo-US alliance strengthens
