India's military is facing a moment of truth as tensions rise with Pakistan. The country's military has been undergoing modernization efforts, but experts say it is still under transformation and may be restrained in its response to the current conflict. India's military equipment is categorized as mostly 'vintage' or old, with only a small percentage considered state of the art. The challenges in modernizing the military are bureaucratic, financial, and geopolitical. Despite these constraints, India has made efforts to fill the biggest gaps in its defense capabilities, including acquiring new missile defense systems, fighter jets, and warships.