Army Chief Manoj Pandey said in NDTV's Defense Summit that our country is continuously moving forward amidst the rapid changes taking place across the world.
Army Chief Manoj Pandey openly expressed his views on various issues in NDTV's Defense Summit. He said that our country is continuously moving forward amidst the rapid changes taking place across the world. Manoj Pandey said that the Indian defense sector is progressing rapidly. We are becoming self-reliant in many areas. General Pandey emphasized the fact that we need to safeguard our national interest and focus on areas where continuous progress is required.
The Army Chief said that the Indian Army is the largest army in the world. Which needs to be equipped with modern strength. So that they can be prepared to face future challenges. We are going to prepare the army in such a way that it can prove itself in any environment. The army is being prepared for the future.
Manoj Pandey said that the government has taken initiative to promote an effective ecosystem in the country. Many steps have been taken by the government to promote licensing, foreign investment and research. The construction of Defense Corridor is one of its links.
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Efforts are being made by governments for self-reliance in defense manufacturing and arms procurement. The indigenous defense industries of any country are very important to keep itself strong in any war. Manoj Pandey, while mentioning the problems faced after the supply chain problem in Russia-Ukraine conflict, said that in such times, indigenous self-reliance becomes extremely necessary.
The Army Chief said, "Work is going on rapidly from indigenization to empowerment. For this, all sectors have to play an important role. It is necessary to develop core capabilities" The changing nature of war threats and cyber warfare along with technology. Focused on security development.
The Army Chief said that to strengthen the army, there is a need to implement measures like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning in the army. We are implementing these measures in the defense sector.
General Manoj Pandey said that traditionally there are many challenges for us like the borders of our country are not fixed with the neighboring countries. We have been continuously facing these challenges.
The defense budget for the government has been continuously increased for the purchase of military materials and indigenous manufacturing in India. Due to which many new beginnings have been made. Defense corridor has been constructed in the country. Technology is also being developed in India with the help of foreign investment.
With the help of military diplomacy, the Indian Army is working together with the armies of many countries.
Continuous efforts are being made by the Indian Army for the security and modernization of the army. Bullet proof jackets and armored vehicles are being procured by the Army. We want to provide such quality to the army which can provide them maximum security.
Drone and anti-drone system is being prepared by the Indian Army. Light tank. Procurement of light combat aircraft is also in the pipeline which will strengthen our army.