Owaisi, Badruddin Ajmal criticise Army Chief Gen Rawat for his political remarks over rise of AIUDF in Assam newsnationtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsnationtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
India Pursues Self-Reliance in Defense Production, Spurred by Global Supply Chain Disruptions
NEW DELHI India is taking steps to become self-reliant in defense production, after disruptions to the global supply chain due to the pandemic.
Foreign direct investment in defense production has increased to 74 percent, from 49 percent, and the government says it will promote “made in India” in that industry.
That was one of the steps outlined by the country’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package of $307.65 billion (20 lakh crores) under its “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan,” or “Self-Reliance Campaign.”
“A list of weapons/platforms will be released which will be banned for import based on a year wise timeline. Further, the government has planned to improve the autonomy, accountability, and efficiency in Ordnance Supplies by the corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board,” the Indian government said
Well positioned to undertake vital role in Indian Ocean region: Army Vice Chief Saini hindustantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hindustantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
BENGALURU: Lt Gen SK Saini, vice chief of army staff, on Friday said India’s role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is now a strategic obligation and not just a choice anymore. Reiterating the economic and strategic importance, Saini said India would need to have a robust roadmap to implement its strategy for the region amidst increased threat perceptions.
Its strategic location, economic and otherwise, and the slow but steady shift of power from the West to East have made the IOR a hub of global geo-political rivalry, Saini said as part of the Aero India webinar series organised by the Indian Military Review and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies with the ministry of defence.
India well positioned to play vital role in Indian Ocean Region: Army Vice Chief
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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2020, 11:00 PM IST
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In an address at a military think-tank, Vice Chief of Army Staff said India believes that adherence to rule of law, transparency, respect for all nations and peaceful resolution of disputes are non-negotiable aspects to harness the vast potential of Indian Ocean.
NEW DELHI: India s dominant position at the geographical centre of the Indian Ocean as well as its robust economy and global standing as an upholder of law and democratic values placed it in a firm position to play a vital role in the quest for peace and stability in the region, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen SK Saini said on Friday.