India's Future Weapons: The New Generation of Military Technology
India has been developing its military technology for decades now. But what does the future hold for our country’s defense capabilities?
Editorial Staff
India's Future Weapons: The New Generation of Military Technology
The Indian government has spent billions on developing new weapons systems over the past few years. Some experts believe that India will continue to invest in these programs, while others think that the country will focus on other priorities instead. The Indian Army Will Get New Tanks In 2016, India declared to purchase more than 100 T-90 main battle tanks (MBTs) from Russia . These tanks were originally designed as an upgrade to the Soviet Union’s T-72 MBT . However, the Russian government decided not to sell them to India after the two countries signed a $5 billion arms deal in 2008. India has been investing heavily in military technology. The country has developed several new weapon systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile , which can hit targets at speeds of up to Mach 2.8. The army has also invested in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) , which can be used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. In 2016, India reported plans to develop a new tank called Arjun Mk II. Th…
