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Weapons Induction into Armed Forces to be Hastened: Defence Minister2006-12-16 With the Indian Armed Forces undergoing modernization, the Union Defence Minister A K Antony today said he has directed that all weapons induction procesess be speeded up, newspaper reports said."We intend to get the best available weapons system for our armed forces", he told newsmen asserting that he had instructed that all procurement deals under process be paced up. His remarks assume significance as the Indian Air Force for the past six to nine months has been finalising international tenders for mega billion deal to acquire 126 Multi Role Combat aircraft, to shore up the forces sharp decline in fighter strength due to aging Mig-21 aircraft. Interacting with reporters during the Vijay Diwas celebrations at the National Stadium, to mark Indian armed forces sweeping victory in 1971 Bangladesh campaign, Antony stressed that the Government was contemplating bringing in more reforms in arms purchases procedure. But, at the same time, strict transparency in all arms deals would be maintained, he said. Asked if his clean image could hamper defence deals, Antony said "on the contrary it should scare away corrupt elements". Sidestepping a question on the progress made in producing an indigenous nuclear submarine, he said the Government had resolved to get the most modern equipment for the forces. Sponsored Links
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