Noting that India has shown its strength in the design, development and operation of helicopters in the five-ton category, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said progress is needed in the design of the 10-ton Indian multi to become a global leader. -Role helicopter. Moreover, there has never been any aggression in India’s history and over the years the relationship between peace, security and military might has deepened, he said.
“When I am talking of making myself strong, I do not mean to establish my dominance in the world. India has been a country which has weapons, so it is to protect the ‘Shastras’. means knowledge. Shastra means our civilizational values…. Shastra means truth, non-violence and peace.” “There has never been any kind of invasion in the history of India. If you look at the situation during the last few years, you will find that the relationship between peace, security and military might has deepened. If ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (complete The message of the world is one family) has gone to the whole world, it has only gone from our motherland, India,” he said in his address at a conference held here. 60 years of service of Chetak Helicopter to the nation.
The Defense Minister said that the indigenously designed and developed advanced light helicopter DHRUV and its variants are examples of the strength of the country. He described the Light Combat Helicopter as another example of the country’s capability in light helicopters for combat missions. He also emphasized the need to move forward in the design of the Indian multi-role helicopter weighing 10 tonnes. Singh said that according to an estimate, there is a demand for more than one thousand civilian helicopters and the same number of helicopters in the military sector in the country.
He said that efforts are also needed to strengthen the country’s claim in the field of rotary wing. He reiterated the Government’s resolve to achieve ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliance) in defense production and preparedness in view of the ever-changing global security scenario. External circumstances have affected the serviceability of India’s critical weapons and equipment and hence, efforts at self-reliance remain the need of the hour. Singh said that India being strong does not mean establishing dominance in the world. He said that India has always followed the path of truth, non-violence and peace and does not support aggression of any kind.
He also spoke about the efforts made to encourage the domestic industry. “The technology is being transferred to them free of cost by DRDO. FDI limit has also been increased.
He said that two positive indigenization lists of defense items have been issued, while the third list will be issued soon. He pointed to the positive response from services, research and development organizations and public and private sector industries. He said that MSMEs, start-ups, innovators and academia are simultaneously exploring new avenues of defense production, expressing confidence that the unprecedented steps taken by the government will get an unprecedented response.
The Defense Minister said that this conclave is a fitting tribute to those who have served the nation with hard work and dedication. Comparing the ‘Chetak’ to the horse of Rajput king Rana Pratap, he described the helicopter in its name as not just a machine, but a vibrant and dedicated unit, which has been continuously engaged in the service of the nation for the past six decades. An example for others. A senior official said that Chetak played a key role in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 and Lt Gen Niazi (who had signed the surrender document) and a Major General were brought to India as prisoners of war in a Chetak helicopter .
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