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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Visits HAL, Reaffirms Push for Indigenous Defence

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru, reinforcing the armed forces' commitment to strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing. The visit highlights the growing synergy between the military and India's defence industry to drive innovation in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat. In a recent seminar, Gen Chauhan stressed that victory must be built on demonstrated evidence and functional systems, not mere rhetoric. He emphasized the need for a realistic assessment of India's defence capabilities to shape the nation's security posture for the coming decade.

Key Points: CDS Anil Chauhan Visits HAL, Stresses Indigenous Defence Manufacturing

  • Visit to HAL underscores military-industry synergy
  • Commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing
  • Emphasis on demonstrated evidence over rhetoric
  • Need for sober assessment of defence systems
  • Shaping defence posture for evolving security landscape
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Karnataka: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan reaffirms committment to strengthen indigenous manufacturing after HAL visit

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan visits HAL Bengaluru, reaffirms commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and discusses national security imperatives.

"A sense of victory cannot be built on dysfunctional air defence systems. - General Anil Chauhan"

Bengaluru, February 17

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru, reaffirming the Armed Forces' commitment to strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.

The visit highlights the growing synergy between the military and India's defence industry, driving innovation and capability development in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and securing the nation's future in the aerospace sector.

In a post on X, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff shared, "General Anil Chauhan CDS visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited @HALHQBLR, reaffirming the Armed Forces' firm commitment to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing."

"The visit underscores the growing synergy between the Armed Forces and India's defence industry, driving innovation and capability development in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and securing the nation's future in the aerospace domain," the post read.

Earlier on Saturday, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reflected on India's defence systems and highlighted the need for strengthening national security mechanisms, stating that a sense of victory cannot be built on "dysfunctional air defence systems."

Addressing the opening session of the JAI Se Vijay seminar in Pune, Gen Chauhan referred to India's success in Operation Sindoor and stressed that "actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence."

He emphasised the need for a "sober assessment" of India's defence system in view of emerging and future challenges.

"With respect to the defence forces, victory is not declared by mere rhetoric. As some entities in our neighbourhood have done so, but demonstrated through evidence, like what we showcased during Operation Sindoor. A sense of victory cannot be built on demolished terror infrastructure, damaged runways, crippled airfields, and dysfunctional air defence systems. Such kinds of victories or slogans do not endure. Actual Vijay lies in demonstrated evidence rather than verifiable outcomes," the CDS said.

Highlighting the strategic environment, Gen Chauhan said India's defence posture for the next decade must be shaped by a realistic evaluation of the evolving security landscape.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the CDS visiting HAL. But words need to translate into sustained orders and long-term planning. Our forces still rely heavily on imports for critical systems. Hope this synergy leads to faster development and deployment of our own fighter jets and helicopters.
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Vikram M
His point about "victory not declared by mere rhetoric" is so important, especially looking at our neighbourhood. We need real capability, not just talk. Strengthening HAL and DRDO is key. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Bengaluru is truly India's aerospace capital! HAL, ISRO, DRDO labs all here. This visit shows the government's focus is in the right place. More power to our scientists and engineers.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector here, the emphasis on innovation and synergy is encouraging. Hope the private sector gets more involved in this ecosystem too. India has the talent to be a global defence tech leader.
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Nikhil C
While the commitment is welcome, we must also address the delays and cost overruns that sometimes plague our indigenous projects. A 'sober assessment' as the General said should include holding our own organisations accountable for timely delivery. Quality and speed both matter for national security.

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