Defence equipment has in the recent past been imported from various countries including Russia, USA, Israel, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Singapore etc.
There are contractual provisions for Pre-Despatch Inspection (PDI) and Joint Receipt Inspection (JRI) before acceptance of any equipment. Besides, there are provisions for invoking of Performance bond and Warranty bond if any equipment is found defective.
Several steps are being taken by the Government to promote manufacture of defence equipment within the country. Defence Production Policy has been announced in January, 2011 to encourage indigenous manufacture of defence equipment. 'Buy & Make (Indian)' and 'Make' categories have also been introduced in the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). For Foreign procurement cases, Transfer of Technology is sought, wherever required. The "Offset" policy also encourages indigenous production.
Further, amendments to DPP-2011 recently approved by the Defence Acquisition Council also aim at increasing indigenous capacity in Defence Sector.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Jagdish Singh Rana in Lok Sabha today.