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Strengthening the country’s security apparatus and achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing are among the key aims for the next five years, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he assumed charge for the second consecutive term on Thursday.
“Armed forces’ modernisation and the welfare of soldiers, both serving and retired, will continue to be our main focus,” he said while outlining his vision for the next five years. He said the Armed Forces are being equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and platforms.
He said the objective will also be to increase defence exports in the time to come. “Defence exports touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in the financial year 2023-24. It was historic. Our target will be to export defence equipment worth over Rs 50,000 crore by 2028-2029,” he said.
Soon after assuming charge, Singh chaired a meeting on a 100-day action plan where issues pertaining to the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare were discussed. He urged officials to help implement the 100-day agenda, a statement said.
The Defence Minister said he will conduct regular meetings to fast-track the progress of the ministry’s flagship schemes and initiatives.
Later this week, Rajnath is set to make his first official visit to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam where he will speak with officers and sailors.
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