Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence and Information (C4I2 Summit-2011) India
New Delhi: 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, Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju said on Tuesday.
"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 here.
Addressing a seminar on 'Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence and Information' known as C4I2 Summit-2011 here, Raju stressed on expanding the indigenous defence industrial base to correct this imbalance.
"This imbalance can only be corrected by expansion of indigenous defence industrial base, increasing investment in research and development, identification of core technologies where India is already a lead country, and by promoting private-public partnership," he said.
He dismissed the concept of private and public sector as "potential rivals" and said the competition between the two will pave way for cooperation in defence sector.
"I believe that there is great scope for developing a synchronised complementaries in strengthening and widening the defence industrial base. I am optimistic that competition will give way to cooperation, enabling both to grow as prospective partners in defence industry," Raju said.
He said that the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) prepared by the Defence Ministry looks at the industry as a capable partner for much needed transformation in this sector.
"The offset policy in DPP is sure to provide a fair playing ground to both the public and private sectors leading to an enhanced domestic capability," he said.
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Pallam Raju assures defence procurement to private industry
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New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr MM Pallam Raju on Tuesday assured the creation of a private industry of a level playing field in defence procurement.
Inaugurating a two-day seminar on Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence and Information (C4I2 Summit-2011) here, Raju said: It will be my endeavor to create a level playing field and ensure that greater opportunities are given to Indian entrepreneurs.
We have a procurement procedure that looks at the industry as a capable partner in providing us the means for this transformation. The offset policy in DPP is sure to provide a fair playing ground to both the public and private sectors leading to an enhanced domestic capability, he said.
A greater participation by our industry is also expected in the field of information technology with focus on harnessing the technology for our National security. For this, there is an urgent need for the Indian industry to give greater attention to research and development for ensuring that cutting edge technology is available to the Indian Armed Forces, he added.
Emphasising that cyber security and security of defence networks is a big challenge, Pallam Raju said: I am sure our Armed forces would take note of these emerging challenges while developing their C4I2 Networks.
Praising that the initiative of hosting an International Seminar on C4I2 is commendable, Pallam Raju said: The participation by the Industry including International partners is encouraging and I consider it as a reflection of our transparent policies on defence matters.
I am certain that this seminar will enrich the participants on the knowledge of contemporary technology in the field of C4I2 and Net Centricity. I am confident that with participation of industry we will progress towards developing the required command, control and communication systems to equip the forces, enabling them to fight better in all future conflict situations, he added.
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New Delhi: 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, Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju said on Tuesday.
"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 here.
Addressing a seminar on 'Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence and Information' known as C4I2 Summit-2011 here, Raju stressed on expanding the indigenous defence industrial base to correct this imbalance.
"This imbalance can only be corrected by expansion of indigenous defence industrial base, increasing investment in research and development, identification of core technologies where India is already a lead country, and by promoting private-public partnership," he said.
He dismissed the concept of private and public sector as "potential rivals" and said the competition between the two will pave way for cooperation in defence sector.
"I believe that there is great scope for developing a synchronised complementaries in strengthening and widening the defence industrial base. I am optimistic that competition will give way to cooperation, enabling both to grow as prospective partners in defence industry," Raju said.
He said that the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) prepared by the Defence Ministry looks at the industry as a capable partner for much needed transformation in this sector.
"The offset policy in DPP is sure to provide a fair playing ground to both the public and private sectors leading to an enhanced domestic capability," he said.
http://zeenews.**********/news/nati...-imbalance-in-defence-acquisition_737254.html
Pallam Raju assures defence procurement to private industry
Post a Comment October 18, 2011 4:23 pm By News Desk | Permalink | Print This Article |
New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr MM Pallam Raju on Tuesday assured the creation of a private industry of a level playing field in defence procurement.
Inaugurating a two-day seminar on Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence and Information (C4I2 Summit-2011) here, Raju said: It will be my endeavor to create a level playing field and ensure that greater opportunities are given to Indian entrepreneurs.
We have a procurement procedure that looks at the industry as a capable partner in providing us the means for this transformation. The offset policy in DPP is sure to provide a fair playing ground to both the public and private sectors leading to an enhanced domestic capability, he said.
A greater participation by our industry is also expected in the field of information technology with focus on harnessing the technology for our National security. For this, there is an urgent need for the Indian industry to give greater attention to research and development for ensuring that cutting edge technology is available to the Indian Armed Forces, he added.
Emphasising that cyber security and security of defence networks is a big challenge, Pallam Raju said: I am sure our Armed forces would take note of these emerging challenges while developing their C4I2 Networks.
Praising that the initiative of hosting an International Seminar on C4I2 is commendable, Pallam Raju said: The participation by the Industry including International partners is encouraging and I consider it as a reflection of our transparent policies on defence matters.
I am certain that this seminar will enrich the participants on the knowledge of contemporary technology in the field of C4I2 and Net Centricity. I am confident that with participation of industry we will progress towards developing the required command, control and communication systems to equip the forces, enabling them to fight better in all future conflict situations, he added.
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