Question : EXPORT OF DEFENCE SYSTEMS

(a) whether Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has urged the Defence Ministry to permit the export of defence systems which are not strategically sensitive;

(b) if so, the reaction thereto;

(c) whether DRDO also proposes to have collaboration with various countries for developing technologies and production; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) & (b): Government is discussing various implications of exporting defence systems which are not strategically sensitive.

(c) & (d): DRDO is examining opportunities for collaborative development and production of tactical defence systems with friendly countries.