(a) whether the Government is considering to take steps to achieve the target of five billion USD of defence export;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is planning to bring new defence policy initiatives in the near future; and
(d) if so, the details of the steps taken by the Government to improve Indian defence products and make them competitive globally?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) & (b): Various reforms/steps have been taken to enhance Defence exports. These reforms have provided a big boost to defence export in recent times. The steps taken to promote defence exports is at Annexure-I.
(c) & (d): Steps taken by the Government to improve Indian defence products is at Annexure – II.
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