Defence Min: IAF & Defence sector becoming self-reliant

Jodhpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday attended the multilateral aerial exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’. In his address, the Defence Minister said, “Indian Air Force and defence sector are moving ahead rapidly with resolution of self-reliant India.”

In his address to senior defence officers and senior defence officers of participating countries, Singh said, “We have become self-sufficient to a large extent in things like Light Combat Aircraft, Censors, Radars and Electronic warfare, and we are constantly striving to move ahead in these areas.” ‘Tarang Shakti’ has been organised in two phases. Its first phase was organised in Sulur, while its second phase is being organised in Jodhpur.

Highlighting India’s progress in achieving self-reliance, he said India was once primarily known as an importer of arms and equipment and now exports defence equipment to approximately 90 countries.

The Prachand helicopter & Tejas combat aircraft demonstrated their capabilities, while a troop of Female Agniveer IAF women performed a drill during the exercise.