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The dynamic geopolitical landscape of the 21st century presents nations with a myriad of security challenges, necessitating constant adaptation and innovation in defense strategies. India, with its rich history and diverse security concerns, faces an imperative for military modernization in the post-2020 era. By examining historical context, existing literature, and theoretical frameworks, the research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategic imperatives driving India's defense agenda. The study aims to elucidate the diverse array of security challenges facing India, including traditional border disputes, emerging cyber threats, and asymmetric warfare tactics. Furthermore, it seeks to explore India's military modernization initiatives and their alignment with broader security imperatives, evaluating the efficacy of defense acquisition programs, technological advancements, and doctrinal shifts. This research aims to contribute significantly to the scholarly discourse surrounding India's defense and security policies, offering critical insights into the nexus between military modernization and security challenges, thereby informing policymakers, analysts, and scholars. The methodology involves analyzing current national security challenges, specific security problems, national security policy, military requirements, armaments requirements, national defense industrial base, and military modernization efforts, including defense budget allocations and technological advancements aand implications for India's national security landscape, regional stability in South Asia, and global strategic dynamics.

India, military modernization, security challenges, defense policy, defense budget, national security.