Published 15:44 IST, February 2nd 2021
Rajnath Singh inaugurates LCA Plant, says India cannot depend on other nations for defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) second production line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Bengaluru.
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Stressing that India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence, Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) second production line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Bengaluru. He also said that the indigenously developed Tejas LCA was better than its foreign equivalents on several parameters, including engine capacity, radar system, beyond visual range (missile), air-to-air refuelling & maintenance, and is comparatively cheaper."
Inaugurated the HAL's new LCA-Tejas Production Line in Bengaluru today. Under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ India is looking forward to increase its defence manufacturing capabilities. India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence. @HALHQBLR pic.twitter.com/7HCmYnjp1P
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 2, 2021
Singh lauded HAL for procuring an order of ₹48,000 crore from armed forces, which is the biggest indigenous defence procurement, giving new heights to the Indian aerospace sector.
He also informed that several counties had expressed interest in procuring Tejas M1A, and expressed confidence in achieving the target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore in the field of defence manufacturing in the next 3 to 4 years.
Tejas is not only indigenous, but it is also better than its foreign equivalents on several parameters and also comparatively cheaper. Many countries have shown interest in Tejas.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 2, 2021
India will achieve the target of Rs 1.75 lakh Cr in the field of defence manufacturing in few years.
Aero India 2021to begin from February 3
The event comes a day before the opening of the Aero India 2021, which is scheduled to be held from February 3 to 5 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. Aero India provides a platform for aerospace companies to showcase their products and services. As many as 41 aircraft including Dakota, Su-30 MKI would participate in the flight display while 63 aircraft would be on static display.
Last month, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 73 Tejas MK-1A variants and 10 LCA Tejas MK-1 trainer aircraft from HAL to boost the Indian Air Force's combat prowess. The jets will be delivered from March 2024 and around 16 aircraft will be rolled out annually till the total supply of 83 jets is complete.
(Image credits: Twitter@RajnathSingh)
15:44 IST, February 2nd 2021