Modi government at 11: Operation Sindoor a success, but defence budget needs to go up

Operation Sindoor highlighted the deepening military cooperation between Pakistan and China, prompting India to consider increasing its defense budget to 2.5% of GDP. The focus should be on self-reliance in military R&D, unmanned systems, and long-range weaponry. Bolstering conventional and nuclear deterrence is crucial to counter China's strategic threat and Pakistan's proxy role.
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