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Last year, India signed a record number of defence contracts, doubling the previous highest number in its defence history, Rajesh Kumar Singh pointed out
The S-400 is a long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau. (Photo: Reuters)
With West Asia witnessing widespread warfare and Russia still battling Ukraine, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh spoke with CNN-News18 about the impacts of global conflicts on supply chains and India’s strategy in response.
Despite these disruptions, Russia has committed to delivering the S-400 missile system next year, Singh said in the exclusive interview. “While there may be potential delays, India is prioritising timely contracts and enhancing its own indigenous capabilities,” he said.
Last year, India signed a record number of defence contracts, doubling the previous highest number in its defence history, he pointed out.
At a defence conclave last month, Singh had highlighted the need for Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector. He termed it essential not only for preserving India’s strategic autonomy but also for realising the ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Singh had linked defence indigenisation to broader national objectives, including scaling GDP from $4 trillion to $32 trillion, expanding manufacturing, fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem, generating employment, and leveraging dual-use technologies for civilian applications.
India’s defence landscape has witnessed a tectonic shift over the past decade. “From being the world’s largest importer in 2015, India has emerged as one of the top 25 defence exporters,” Singh had noted.
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