News Analysis: India, At 14%, Is The World’s Largest Arms Buyer for 2009-2013 as it gains both Stature and Status in doing so. India, as a Regional Power, wants to protect itself from Hegemonic Nations, whichever Continent they may be resident. In adopting a Regional Power Stature, they can “Piggyback” that position with another Super-Power Ally(s) and have ‘Continental Power’. This adaptation will save India Billions of Dollars in doing so; financially a wise decision.
As Nations, such as India, observe International Relationships and interpret ‘Observable’ Machinations (in which other Leaders engage), Weapons Purchases are thought to be essential; a Judicious Concept.
The Five-Year ‘Moving Cycle’ on which many observers judge Nations Arms Purchases, is thought to be more representative of longer term reality of Defense Aspirations and Buying Capabilities. As it requires proper funding to purchase Weapon Systems, it is far better to select those Systems which will most benefit the Purchaser in any possible Future Wars. As Armament Technologies evolve so quickly, proper selection of Weaponry is essential; proper cost is critical.
ALL NATIONS, which Purchase Weapons must be ever vigilant to protect against Bribery to BOTH Buyers of the equipment and to Military Personnel who make the choices. Defense Contractors World-Wide are Notorious for making Bribes to both groups.
Patriotic People of Honor do not engage in Treason to their Country by accepting Bribes.
Reality.
Reference: http://tinyurl.com/o2ky6fo