Indigenous Naval Communication Satellite

Noting that India imports defence equipment in large quantity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasised on indigenous manufacturing to help slash the defence budget by 50 per cent within a decade.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday that the Indian Navy must remain a "superior force" in the Indian Ocean region and assured that the government would extend full support for making it a truly bluewater navy.

Noting that India imports defence equipment in large quantity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasised on indigenous manufacturing to help slash the defence budget by 50 per cent within a decade.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday that the Indian Navy must remain a "superior force" in the Indian Ocean region and assured that the government would extend full support for making it a truly bluewater navy.