You're talking of Russia?
They were third largest economy of the world in 90. Since when their economic power has fallen, their military capabilities have been slowing down. They even lag behind China in some fields.
Agreed. So, what happened? Big economy should have meant more research, more innovation and larger military capabilities right? You have successfully given an example which argues against your point. So, thank you!
You were asking of implying? You can't even imagine of a strong military without economy.
Yes I can. It's called siege mentality. Throughout history siege armies have achieved great things. One of world's greatest offensive force, that of Gengis Khan - leave aside economy, they didn't have a country. And yet they were feared by all. The Vikings - massive military power. They had no great kingdom, forget economy. Japan WW2 - Massive military might, army of poor people. Country itself was struggling in poverty. Yet it managed to crush the mighty Manchuria, and let us not even talk about how great Uncle Sam struggled against the Japanese. Come to recent times - Russia. Second most powerful nation on earth (enough of Chinese bluff, the Chinese have rubbish hardware and worthless military, only thing they have is economy) So no, absolutely disagree with your point.
You wanna see capabilities of Indian economic growth (how it implies power)? Innovations from India have been increased. India has increased indigenization from 25% to 40% and will be 70% in 2021. India has doubled it's defense exports from $150 million to $330 million in one year and will be $2 billion in 2018(among top 10 exporters).
I had one rupee in my pocket, my friend gave me another. So I became two times richer. But does 2 rupees make me rich in 2016? This is laughable.
Pray what innovations are you talking about? I don't see the next Microsoft, next Boeing, next ThysennKrupp, next Pfizer, next Chevron, next General Motors, next Hyundai being Bharatiya. So, enlighten us about these innovations.
I am a Hindu nationalist, but even a nationalist must accept ground realities.