(a) whether the defence forces of the country are lagging far behind in respect to
modernisation; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to modernise the armed forces keeping in
view the activities taking place in the neighbourhood?
(a) whether the defence forces of the country are lagging far behind in respect to
modernisation; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to modernise the armed forces keeping in
view the activities taking place in the neighbourhood?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): The modernisation of the Armed Forces is a continuous process based on
threat perception, operational necessity, technological changes and available
resources. The process is based on the 15 year Long Term Integrated Perspective
Plan (LTIPP), the five year Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) and the Annual
Acquisition Plan (AAP). The Armed Forces remain in a state of operational readiness
to meet any eventuality.