T-90 Bheeshma Tanks are paraded during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2009 in New Delhi, India. India today celebrates its 60th Republic Day with its annual parade. The parade is an opportunity for India to display its military might, progress and cultural diversity. (January 26, 2009 - Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images AsiaPac) Crucial Indian Defence Deals Delayed -- BBC
India's plans to improve its defence capabilities have suffered a setback because three highly publicised military deals have been delayed by years.
Among the big defence acquisitions which are at stake, two are for the navy and one for the air force.
The plan that has suffered the most is the navy's ambition to secure India's 7,500km (4,660 miles) coastline and police international waters in the face of a rising terrorist threat.
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