Question : Defence Cooperation with Foreign Countries

(a) the countries with which discussions were held on defence co-operation during the last three years and the current year along with the details thereof;

(b) the countries with which agreement for exchange of defence equipment and technology has been signed during the last three years along with the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has signed a defence equipment and technology agreement with any country for the jawans posted at Siachen; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) & (b): Details of countries are in Annexure-I and II respectively.

(c) & (d): All efforts are made to ensure availability of necessary equipment and technology for our Armed Forces. Specific details are not being placed in the public domain for operational reasons.

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