Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 05 Mar 2024,Tuesday Defence
China's annual defence budget sees a 7.2% hike for the third consecutive year, posing significant implications for India. With three times the defence spending of India and aspirations to dominate the Indo-Pacific, including potential military action towards Taiwan, China's aggressive stance prompts Indian naval commanders to strategize aboard INS Vikramaditya. Amidst ongoing tensions on the Ladakh border, India faces pressure to bolster maritime capabilities to counter China's expanding naval prowess. Urgent decisions loom regarding aircraft carrier construction and nuclear submarine development as India navigates heightened security challenges in the region.
