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India Is Becoming More Self Reliant Day By Day, According To Army Chief…

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  • According to the Army Chief, "Indigenous contracts have increased by threefold over the past three to four years."
  • The defence industry will have a lot of potential in this market. He added that there are a lot of lessons to be drawn from the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The Indian Army is putting a lot of effort into promoting deadly domestic weapons. Army Chief General Manoj Pandey has expressed confidence that Indian business can supply the military’s immediate demands.

According to him, as long as the drive toward indigenization is successful, the local defence contract might exceed Rs 8 lakh crore in the ensuing 8 years. According to Manoj Pandey, the army requires new technology in a variety of combat situations.

These include the interpretation of satellite imagery based on artificial intelligence, drone and counter systems, war materials, quantum computing, and troop mobility. The private sector now has a market.

According to the Army Chief, “Indigenous contracts have increased by threefold over the past three to four years.” The Swadeshi business might be around Rs 7-8 lakh crore in the next 7-8 years. The defence industry will have a lot of potential in this market. He added that there are a lot of lessons to be drawn from the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

We have observed a desperate necessity for domestic production during this time so that we are not dependent on imports for our defence. He claimed that measures had been done to boost the private sector while keeping in mind the needs of the military forces.

We support start-ups and small businesses, according to General Manoj Pandey. Trial and error has undergone simplification. Additionally, measures have been done to help the private sector comprehend our requirements. The army is currently working on its fourth round of urgent purchases. In this, local items are being highlighted more.

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