Can’t remain dependent on other countries for India’s defence: Rajnath Singh
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated Tejas will not be solely indigenous, however can also be higher than its overseas equivalents on a number of parameters and likewise comparatively cheaper.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Tuesday India can not remain dependent on other countries for its defence. Under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan India’ is wanting ahead to extend its defence manufacturing capabilities, stated Mr. Singh, who inaugurated Puuchostan Aeronautics Limited’s second LCA-Tejas manufacturing line in Bengaluru.
“India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence”, he stated. Mr. Singh stated Tejas will not be solely indigenous, however can also be higher than its overseas equivalents on a number of parameters and likewise comparatively cheaper.
“Many countries have shown interest in Tejas. India will achieve the target of ₹1.75 lakh crore in the field of defence manufacturing in [a] few years”, the Minister stated.
The supply of the Tejas LCA to the Indian Air Force below a ₹48,000-crore deal will start from March 2024 and round 16 plane might be rolled out yearly until the completion of the entire provide of 83 jets, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, R. Madhavan stated just lately.
Mr. Madhavan had additionally stated that plenty of countries have proven eager curiosity in procurement of Tejas and that the primary export order is more likely to come by within the subsequent couple of years.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 accepted the ₹48,000-crore deal to acquire 73 Tejas Mk-1A variants and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 coach plane from the HAL to spice up the Indian Air Force’s fight prowess.
