Response to China-Pakistan gestures
Army Chief General Manoj Pandey said on the occasion of Army Day that the situation in the northern border areas is normal. We are ready to face any scenario by maintaining strong defense in LAC. All types of arms, equipment and facilities are provided to jawans in sufficient quantity. Meanwhile, regarding drones and ceasefire violations in areas along the border with Jammu and Kashmir, General Manoj Pandey said the ceasefire along the Line of Control in the western border areas is secure and ceasefire violations have reduced. . But the terrorist infrastructure across the border is still intact. Smuggling of arms and drugs through drones continues along the Jammu-Punjab international border.
We believe in Made in India Arms and Equipment – Manoj Pandey
In his speech, the Army Chief said that modernity with self-reliance will be our mantra. The Indian defense industry is rising to these challenges. We believe in Made in India Arms and Equipment. Indigenization of unique technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum communication, unmanned systems and directed energy weapons is underway.
On Army Day, I extend my best wishes to all soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families. Every Indian is proud of our army and we will always be grateful to our soldiers.
Prime Minister Modi
What did the army chief say about the Agnipath project?
Talking about the Agnipath project introduced by the Government of India, the Army Chief said that a historic and progressive step has been taken by introducing the Agnipath project. We have automated the recruitment process.We have received great response from the youth of the country. The training of the first batch of Purusha Agniveer has started. A robust process has been developed for further selection of firecrackers.
