India's Military Modernization: Implications for Pakistan.

South Asia as a region remains one of the most vulnerable to any potential conflict which can involve the use of weapons of mass destruction. The situation aggravates further when irresponsible measures of weapons build up is undertaken by the states such as India which disturbs the delicate strategic stability of the region. The possibility of large-scale conflict involving use of nuclear weapons remains probable and cannot be ruled out because of the uncertain nature of relationship between the two states. The research method employed in this article is exploratory in nature gauging the cause and effect relationship and subsequent responses which can be catered in deterrence stability. The paper aims to focus on three main areas. First, to analyse as how the Indian Army plans to make itself technologically and materially advanced according to modern needs? Second, to evaluate the strategic environment vis-à-vis the effects of the force/capacity multipliers in Indian Army with respect to Pakistan and the last part discusses some recommendations for Pakistan to overcome this imminent threat. India had allocated over US$ 52.2 billion for defence purchases for the year 2016-2017 and it is expected to increase in the near future to keep up the pace of modernization and overcome the operational gaps in its overall military machine. It has allocated huge funds for the development of its Army, Air Force, Navy, Network Centric Warfare and Electronic Warfare capabilities. The induction of Spy Satellite Risaat-II and UAVs from Israel would keep 24/7 check on the strategic sites, LoC and deployment of Pakistani troops close to the border. India has inked deals with the European firms to induct latest Aircraft for air superiority. Its naval capabilities may undermine Pakistan's long-term maritime interests in the Indian Ocean. The Indian military modernization reveals that it is on course to achieve regional hegemony. Pakistan is not in a position to establish parity with India in the conventional arms realm, which compels the former to increase its reliance on tactical nukes and improve the quality and quantity of its nuclear weapons to achieve credible deterrence against the aggressive manoeuvres of India in South Asia. Introduction [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]