defence equipment

26 Jul

World’s confidence increasing towards India’s defence equipment, technology: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled his visit to Indonesia earlier this month, during which a major agreement on BrahMos and Astra missiles was signed between the two nations, and highlighted the world's increasing confidence towards India's defence equipment and technology. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "Whether it is defence production, exports or political cooperation with the friendly nations, India is continuously scaling new heights." "At the beginning of this month, I was in Indonesia, where a major agreement was signed for BrahMos and…

10 Apr

India ready to share advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka: Envoy

Colombo, April 10, Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Santosh Jha on Wednesday said that India is prepared to share the advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka. “We are not only producing our national requirements but we are also willing to make these capabilities available to our friendly partner countries like Sri Lanka,” the High Commissioner said. He said that India’s defence exports stand at nearly 2.6 billion US Dollars a year. He said that following the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat or ‘self-reliant India’, there is a significant capability development within the Indian defence industry. “Our government has promoted this vision…