Giving a boost to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled the crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third amongst the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, at a ceremony here.
The defence minister said a strong and self-reliant military besides protecting the borders, safeguarded the country’s civilisation and culture.
The defence minister’s meeting with the US Secretary of Defence will be held on 5 June while talks with the German minister will take place the next day.
He also underlined that the path to acquire advanced technologies traversed through research and development (R&D) which played a key role in the development of any country.
The Centre, now open to the public, also houses enclosures dedicated to the war campaigns in which IAF had participated. These provide a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the crucial role the IAF has played in defending the nation.
Addressing the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam at Somnath in Gujarat, Rajnath said India has ushered in an era of a cultural renaissance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Inaugurating a three-day International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics, the defence minister called for devising innovative methods to maximise the value of money spent on the security needs of the country.
The Defence Minister applauded the growth of Indian start-ups in every sector, with numbers increasing to about one lakh today, including more than 100 unicorns.
The Defence Minister stressed that indigenisation is the mantra for India today, unlike in the past when import was the default option.
Rajnath Singh's 2 days trip to Andaman and Nicobar Islands assumes significance at a time when China is trying to gather more influence on the seas with moving warships on the Pacific and Indian oceans.
