(a) whether the Government has made any efforts to improve the air defence weapon system arsenal of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is capable to create it’s own air defence weapon system; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the names of the countries that are helping us with it’s procurement?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (d): Captial acquisition of defence equipment including air defence weapon system is carried out as per the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) based on operational necessity and required capability to meet the security challenges. Necessary upgrades and refurbishments of existing systems are also undertaken to maintain operational effectiveness of equipment.
Services are actively associated with DRDO to ensure that indigenous R&D efforts are focused on niche/high end complex technologies including air defence weapon systems. Indigenous development and induction of Radars, missiles systems, Warning and Control systems have been undertaken.
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