Lok Sabha Question No. 143 (STARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Modernisation of Defence Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.143

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## MODERNISATION OF DEFENCE FORCES

- *143.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to modernise the Defence Forces, including the Indian Air Force and if so, the areas /  fields identified along with funds earmarked for the purpose;
- (b) whether the Indian Air Force also proposes to expand its fleet and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any long term plan has been drawn for modernisation and expansion of the Indian Air Force and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  extent  to  which  'Make  in  India'  initiative  is  likely  to  be  factored  in  the implementation / expansion plan of Indian Air Force?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 143 FOR ANSWER ON 25.11.2016

(a) to (d): Modernisation  of  the  Armed  Forces,  including  the  Indian  Air Force (IAF), is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational  challenges  and  technological  changes  to  keep  the  Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet various security challenges.  This is achieved through induction of new equipment and technological upgradation of capabilities.  The equipment and capabilities to be acquired for  the  Armed  Forces  are  identified  through  a  comprehensive  planning process  and  after  deliberations  at  various  levels.    Funds  earmarked  for modernisation  and  capital  acquisition  for  the  Armed  Forces  in  the  last three years and the present year are indicated below:

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` In Crore)

| Year    | Funds Allocated   |
|---------|-------------------|
| 2013-14 | 66,406.41 (RE)    |
| 2014-15 | 66,151.73 (RE)    |
| 2015-16 | 65,400.00 (RE)    |
| 2016-17 | 70,000.00 (BE)    |

Government is taking necessary action to expand and modernise the IAF fleet.  To this end, nine contracts have been signed in the last 3 years and  in  the  current  year  for  induction  of  fighter  aircraft,  training  aircraft, transport aircraft  and  heavy lift  and  attack  helicopters,  at a  total  value of ` 90,720.29  Crore.    To  further  meet  the  expansion  and  modernisation requirement of IAF, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) has been accorded in the  last  3  years  and  during  the  current  year  for  40  cases  involving ` 2,01,133.89 crores.  This includes AoN for procurement of various types of aircraft and helicopters with a total value of ` 1,24,666.26 Crore. With regard to the 'Make in India' initiative, the AoNs granted in the last 3 years and current year include 22 cases, valued at ` 71,509.25 crore which  are  under  the  Buy  (Indian)  and  'Buy  Indian  (IDDM)'  Categories, wherein  contracts  will  be  concluded  with  Indian  vendors.    This  includes manufacture of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) by HAL.  In addition, 'Buy (Global)'  cases  above  a  threshold,  have  provision  for  discharge  of  offset obligations,  which  is  aimed  at  leveraging  capital  acquisitions  to  develop

Indian defence industry.

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