Center Stops Import Of 107 Subsystems Of Strategic Importance

Center stops import of 107 subsystems of strategic importance, another step towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

The Defense Ministry has banned the import of 107 strategically important line replacement units or sub-systems to enhance self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

In order to achieve self-reliance in defense production and to reduce imports by Defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

The Ministry of Defense has launched 107 strategically important Line Replacement Units within a time frame, the ministry said.

Center stops import of 107 subsystems: The second list of subsystems has been approved. They will not be imported after the stipulated time.

Indigenization of these 107 sub-systems will be done in the coming years. They will be procured from the Indian industry only after the time frame indicated against each of them in the list.

Indigenization of these items will be done by DPSUs under the ‘Make’ category. The ‘Make’ category aims at achieving self-reliance through greater participation of Indian industries.

Projects involving equipment, systems, major platforms, or their upgrade, design, and development by the industry can be taken under this category.

The DPSU will offer LRU, sub-systems identified for industry-led design and development.

This will be a great opportunity for the Indian industry to integrate into the supply chains of manufacturing major defense platforms.

At the same time, according to the report of a news agency, the third edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ began with the grand opening ceremony in Yangirik.

During the opening ceremony, the national flags of both the participating countries were unfurled followed by the playing of the national anthem.

The Indian Army contingent reached Uzbekistan on Tuesday to participate in the exercise.

The joint exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban areas in the spirit of the United Nations.

The training program will primarily focus on sharing tactical level exercises and learning from each other.

The aim of the exercise is to enhance understanding, cooperation, and reciprocity between the two armies.

The third edition of the exercise, which began on March 22 in Yangirik, Uzbekistan, will continue till March 31.