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Defence Secretary Reveals: India Has Enough Resources for Military Needs

India's Defence Secretary has confirmed the country faces no challenges regarding defence expenditure. He stated that adequate resources are available and the Finance Ministry can provide additional support if required. During Russian President Putin's upcoming visit, India will seek clearer answers on S-400 delivery delays. The discussions will focus on broader defence cooperation rather than specific procurement announcements.

Key Points: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on India's Defence Resources

  • Defence Secretary confirms adequate resources for military expenditure
  • S-400 delivery delays to be raised during Putin's India visit
  • Focus on broader defence cooperation rather than specific procurements
  • Multiple defence projects including Sukhoi upgradation facing delays
  • Finance Ministry prepared to provide additional funding if needed
  • No specific platform announcements expected during December summit
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Have enough resources; Finance Ministry can provide more if needed: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Defence Secretary confirms India has adequate defence resources, Finance Ministry ready to provide additional support. S-400 delays to be discussed during Putin's December visit.

"There are no challenges, we have enough resources, and I am sure that the Finance Ministry can provide us with additional support if required - Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh"

New Delhi, November 28

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said that India faces no challenges regarding defence expenditure, asserting that the country has adequate resources and would receive additional support from the Finance Ministry if required.

Speaking at ANI's National Security Summit in New Delhi, he said, "... There are no challenges, we have enough resources, and I am sure that the Finance Ministry can provide us with additional support if required..."

The Defence Secretary also confirmed that the Indian government will raise broader defence cooperation issues and seek clear answers from Russia on delays in the delivery of S-400 air defence systems during Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India in early December.

He said the visit will focus on expanding defence ties between the two nations. Singh stated, "Don't expect any announcements regarding S-400 during this. This meeting will focus on the broader aspects of defence cooperation between the two sides. We'll try to ensure that some of these delivery delays are ended, and we start getting clearer answers in terms of when some of these Delayed deliveries take place."

He clarified that no specific procurement decisions would be discussed publicly, as these require formal cabinet approval."I don't want to talk about specific procurement decisions. That is, in a sense, giving advanced warning of what has to be decided in cabinet. So I'm not going to talk about specific platforms, but we have an extensive defence program with them, including the existing S-400 contracts, which are delayed. But they've now promised to deliver the balance to batteries in the coming Financial year," he said.

Singh added that India will also take up delays in other major defence projects with the Russian side during Putin's visit and push for expedited progress.

"A bunch of other programs which are there are delivering milestone delays, which will be taken up with them. And try to sort of expedite. Those including the uh and the major programs such as the Sukhoi upgradation," he noted.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early December to attend the Russia-India Summit.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the confidence in funding, I hope this doesn't mean unlimited spending without accountability. Defence expenditure needs proper oversight and should be balanced with other national priorities like healthcare and education.
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Arjun K
Finally someone is taking up the delay issues with Russia! We've been waiting for the S-400 systems for too long. Putin's visit should bring some concrete timelines. Jai Hind! 🚀
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Sarah B
Smart approach by the Defence Secretary - not revealing specific procurement details publicly. National security matters require discretion. Hope the broader defence cooperation talks yield positive results for both countries.
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Vikram M
The Sukhoi upgradation delays are concerning too. Our Air Force needs modernized aircraft to maintain air superiority. Good that multiple delay issues are being addressed simultaneously.
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Michael C
India's strategic balancing act continues - maintaining defence ties with Russia while strengthening relationships with Western partners. Complex diplomacy but essential for national interests.

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