NationalInterest: India must spend right for two-front deterrence. ‘Jugaad’ against China & Pakistan won’t cut it

Historical examples, like the 1971 INS Khukri incident & Pulwama-Balakot in 2019 incident highlights the dangers of inadequate military preparation. Investments should focus on crucial but often overlooked areas such as long-range artillery, drones, smart ammunition, and advanced air defence. Small budget increases or aggressive privatisation could fund these needs, ensuring robust defence capabilities and deterrence against China and Pakistan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says in this week’s #NationalInterest Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-must-spend-right-for-two-front-deterrence-jugaad-against-china-pakistan-wont-cut-it/2358851/