Red Tape, Not Red Alerts: Dysfunction In The Chain, Why Key Defence Gear Stays Grounded

India’s indigenous ARJUN MK-1A tank, despite being combat-proven and superior to imported options, has faced nearly a decade of delays due to systemic institutional dysfunction, bureaucratic hurdles, and engine supply crises.The Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi has only just begun overhauling older ARJUN MK-1 tanks, while the MK-1A induction may slip to 2030–31.The defence sector in India has
India’s indigenous ARJUN MK-1A tank, despite being combat-proven and superior to imported options, has faced nearly a decade of delays due to systemic institutional dysfunction, bureaucratic hurdles, and engine supply crises.The Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi has only just begun overhauling older ARJUN MK-1 tanks, while the MK-1A induction may slip to 2030–31.The defence sector in India has
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