ANTONY 2LST

Favouring a faster modernisation process for the defence
forces, Antony said, "We have to keep abreast with the
military modernisation drive in our neighbourbood and keep
pace with it to ensure that our nation continues to hold the
edge."
He said the varying security, political and economic
dynamics of the region and the complex interplay of various
forces, both internal and external, demanded that India
remained vigilant and well-equipped at all times.
Noting that the Defence Ministry had decided to review
the Defence Procurement Procedure annually, Antony said the
government would provide all support to modernisation of the
armed forces, but the push was towards indigenisation.
"In order to be meaningful and long lasting, the process
of modernisation has to rest on two pillars of indigenisation
and self reliance to the maximum possible extent," he said.
Pointing out that modernisation was not a panacea for all
ills, the Defence Minister said it had to be matched by high
morale of the troops.
Antony asked the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force
commanders to lead the troops by example and adopt much more
humanitarian approach and outlook in dealing with personnel
below the officer rank.
"Your personal conduct and behaviour must set the tone to
be followed down the line," he told the commanders. PTI NCB
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