President Droupadi Murmu emphasized modernizing India's armed forces, sourcing 70% of procurement domestically, and boosting defence exports with the BrahMos missile deal.
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the importance of modernising India's armed forces for maintaining strength, emphasizing continuous reforms to ensure supremacy during wars. Last year, 70% of defence force procurement was sourced domestically, with India now producing defence equipment worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. The President cited the BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines as a boost to India's standing in defence exports.
June 27, 2024
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