20 October 2011

News Story: (India) Govt committed to correct imbalance in defence acquisition

NEW DELHI (PTI): The government remains committed to correct the imbalance in defence acquisition as it is aware of the country's heavy reliance on import of major defence equipment, Indian Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju has said.

"We are still a long way from establishing ourselves as a major defence equipment manufacturing nation with heavy reliance on imports. The government views import of critical capabilities with concern and is committed to correct this imbalance," Raju said Tuesday.

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