India aims to supply its army with domestically produced weapons
India has set a course for supplying its army with domestically produced weapons and equipment. The country’s attempt to transform into a global manufacturing hub has so far resulted only in the production of cheap iPhones and pharmaceuticals. Now, India has decided to add the development of industries for producing missiles, helicopters, and warships to its achievements in the civilian industrial sector, writes https://xrust.ru/. Analysts warn that India is only slightly behind Ukraine in terms of arms imports. The first step toward achieving arms independence involves plans to provide local manufacturers with affordable loans. However, there are no plans to sever ties with current suppliers. On the contrary, New Delhi intends to increase the number of military attachés to better manage import deals while preparing the ground for exports. India’s plans represent an unprecedented attempt by the government to actively engage in recruiting and financing foreign buyers at a time when the world is rearming and longstanding geopolitical relationships are being reshaped. Indian bureaucrats have long focused on purchasing fighter jets from Russia’s Sukhoi and howitzers from the U.S. to deter China and Pakistan, Delhi’s two nuclear-armed neighbors. While India has had a firearms manufacturing sector for some time, its private companies have only recently begun producing higher-quality ammunition and equipment.
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