Allies should manufacture weapons & defence equipment in India itself;

New Delhi: – India has delivered a message to the United States, Russia, France and its other partners that they desire to sell arms and defence equipment to India, then produce it in our own country. This information was given by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Government of India’s policy is that these weapons and defence equipment need to be manufactured in the country itself, despite India’s enormous security challenges. Indian Defence Minister said that there is a positive response to the proposal, citing France.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at an event organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). The Defence Minister briefed the gathering on the country’s security challenges precisely. A nation divided by partition is constantly frightened, given the Indian progress. The other country is hatching new conspiracies against India, said Rajnath Singh. The Defence Minister pointed to the perceived threats to India from the actions of Pakistan and China, citing the challenges posed by them.

Rajnath Singh said ‘In such a scenario, India has to make decisions for the country’s security and its people. The Government of India has adopted a policy that weapons and defence equipment required by the Defence Forces should be manufactured only in the country. India has made this clear to the United States, Russia, France and other partner countries.’ Come to India and produce the weapons and defence equipment required by the Indian Defence Forces. Indian message is that produce it for India and then supply it to the world, said Rajnath Singh.

Besides, he said, ‘While India wants friendly relations with all countries, India will not hesitate to reply fittingly to the security challenges posed. For this, we want to increase the capability of our defence forces tremendously. India wants to develop the ability to overpower the countries, which would like to make moves against India. The defence equipment must be manufactured in India‘ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh frankly presented the stand of the Indian government. Rajnath Singh expressed satisfaction over the overwhelming response from India’s partner countries to this call. For this, he cited France. Responding to India’s call, France has indicated its readiness to manufacture an engine in India, the Defence Minister said. Although the Defence Minister did not disclose the exact engine type, sources said that France was ready to manufacture helicopter engines for the Indian Defence Forces in India.

Meanwhile, French Defence Minister, Florence Parley who is visiting India, said that her country was keen on cooperating with India on all possible fronts.