Question

State your opinion.

How is India progressing in the field of defense?

Answer 1

1. In 2009, India successfully built a ‘Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine’, of ‘Arihant’ Class. This was the first nuclear submarine built in India. Its first patrol round was completed with Russia’s co-operation. Thus, India is the sixth country in the world to develop indigenous technology of building nuclear submarines. The Indian government had involved private Indian entrepreneurs too, in this project.
2. The Government of India emphasised indigenous production by using indigenous technology on recruiting women officers in the military and combined Exercise with militaries of other nations.
3. There is an increasing focus on the exchange of the latest technology, to fight terrorism, augment our own competencies, and optimum use of modern technology for ending terrorism. The Exercise with Oman military at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, is apparently the result of these policies. In the Exercise with Nepal, the thrust was on the critical tactics to fight terrorists in mountainous terrains. There were combined Exercises of the Mangolian army and ‘Jammu and Kashmir Rifles’. The Exercise of the Indian and American army together was done in America. The Exercise with Sri Lankan army was organised in Pune. This practice session was meant for training the soldiers for fighting terrorism in semi-urban environment. Exercise with Russian military was organised in Russia. Similar Exercise were organised with Bangladesh and England as well. Such Exercise are useful for both countries because of the technological exchange that happens on these occasions. They help to know and practice new methods of resolving problems. The process of modernisation of arms gives impetus to further research.
4. To join the armed forces is a one of the best careers for young people. There are about eight sections in the Indian army where women officers can join on short service commission. Women can join through Union Public Service Commision. There are a few reserved seats for women, who have completed N.C.C. training.