The army's drive to upgrade its equipment comes amidst an overall modernizationdrive of India's armed forces--including its air force and navy--as neighbors China and Pakistan also expand their military capabilities.
Women have been denied basic rights to drive and vote for so long that some conservative elements are likely to continue opposing modernization and change.
Modernization requires a deeper process through which the government equips the private sector with the tools necessary to drive economic growth and innovation into the future.