Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has voiced strong concerns over persistent delays in India's defence projects, urging accountability and timely delivery. He criticised unrealistic timelines in contracts and the defence forces' reluctance to address underperformance. In a rare moment of candour, the Air Chief also touched upon the culture of restraint within the defence forces, saying the services have often refrained from calling out underperformance explicitly.
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