Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the Pakistani army chief likening his country to a dump truck that can obstruct a Mercedes is an admission of failure.
India, meanwhile, continues on the path of development and is marching toward self-reliance, presenting significant opportunities for both domestic and overseas companies, Singh told the ET World Leaders Forum in his keynote address in the Capital on Friday.
The defence minister said India is rapidly developing a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem with mega projects opened up to build fighter jets, helicopters, tanks and submarines, providing a suitable growth environment to the private sector.
Speaking to a gathering of global business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers on the theme of Defence, Diplomacy, and Deterrence: Shaping India’s Strategic Horizon, he referred to Pakistan Field Marshall Asim Munir’s remarks about the shining Mercedes and the dump truck full of gravel.
This exposes the mentality of the neighbouring nation, he said. “If two countries became independent together and one country, through hard work, the right policies, and vision, built a Ferrari-like economy, and the other is still in a dumper's state, it is their own failure,” he said.
Indigenous capabilities
“I also see this statement of Asim Munir as a confession,” said Singh.
Pointing to the success of Operation Sindoor, he said Pakistan should not be under any illusion that India is unprepared for war because of its fast-growing economy and focus on development.
In strong words of support for indigenous efforts to develop weapons, the minister said the quality and standard of foreign equipment was not built in a day. Citing the example of the Tejas fighter jet, the minister said with consistent support of government and armed forces, the aircraft has moved to next phase, with government clearing an additional order for 97 jets valued at ₹66,000 crore.
“Our Tejas aircraft is going to be a great example of India’s indigenous defence capabilities,” he said. “It is not that we are not facing problems in this work, but we are determined we will find solutions to every problem and build full capability to manufacture fighter aircraft in India.”
The minister added that India is also moving toward developing fifth generation fighter aircraft. A start has been on manufacturing engines for such planes in India with French company Safran, he said
India, meanwhile, continues on the path of development and is marching toward self-reliance, presenting significant opportunities for both domestic and overseas companies, Singh told the ET World Leaders Forum in his keynote address in the Capital on Friday.
The defence minister said India is rapidly developing a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem with mega projects opened up to build fighter jets, helicopters, tanks and submarines, providing a suitable growth environment to the private sector.
Speaking to a gathering of global business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers on the theme of Defence, Diplomacy, and Deterrence: Shaping India’s Strategic Horizon, he referred to Pakistan Field Marshall Asim Munir’s remarks about the shining Mercedes and the dump truck full of gravel.
This exposes the mentality of the neighbouring nation, he said. “If two countries became independent together and one country, through hard work, the right policies, and vision, built a Ferrari-like economy, and the other is still in a dumper's state, it is their own failure,” he said.
Indigenous capabilities
“I also see this statement of Asim Munir as a confession,” said Singh.
Pointing to the success of Operation Sindoor, he said Pakistan should not be under any illusion that India is unprepared for war because of its fast-growing economy and focus on development.
In strong words of support for indigenous efforts to develop weapons, the minister said the quality and standard of foreign equipment was not built in a day. Citing the example of the Tejas fighter jet, the minister said with consistent support of government and armed forces, the aircraft has moved to next phase, with government clearing an additional order for 97 jets valued at ₹66,000 crore.
“Our Tejas aircraft is going to be a great example of India’s indigenous defence capabilities,” he said. “It is not that we are not facing problems in this work, but we are determined we will find solutions to every problem and build full capability to manufacture fighter aircraft in India.”
The minister added that India is also moving toward developing fifth generation fighter aircraft. A start has been on manufacturing engines for such planes in India with French company Safran, he said
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