The so-called “coup” attempt during Singh's tenure, the cancelling of various defence deals, the allegation of bribery against a former Air Chief in the VVIP chopper scam, the Tatra trucks scam, and the perceived gulf of mistrust that developed between the army and the government have become the hallmarks of Antony's stewardship of the ministry.
When Antony became the defence minister in October 2006, it was perceived as a move to ensure a clean image in a ministry plagued by charges of corruption.
However, his seven years have seen numerous scandals rocking the ministry, exposing institutionalised corruption that won't go away by the mere presence of a "clean" minister, or his actions against defence firms.
