Question : FDI IN DEFENCE SECTOR

(a) whether the Government proposes to step up Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Defence Sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any study has been conducted about the effects of FDI hike on Governments’ control on defence production; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of answer to (a) above.