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Defence Secretary presents report of the Empowered Committee to Defence Minister for Capability Enhancement of IAF

DRDO, DPSUs & private sector to work together to achieve the desired goal with enhanced 'Aatmanirbharta'

March 3, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on March 3, 2025. The Committee has identified key thrust areas and made recommendations for implementation in the short, medium and long-term so as to achieve the desired capability enhancement goals of the IAF in an optimal manner.

The report also underscores the need for impetus to enhance 'Aatmanirbharta' in the Aerospace domain with the private sector complementing the effort of DPSUs and DRDO. Defence Minister appreciated the work of the Committee and directed that the recommendations one to be followed up in a time bound manner.

The Committee was formed on the directions of Defence Minister to holistically examine all issues and prepare a clear plan of action. It was chaired by the Defence Secretary with the Vice Chief of Air Staff, Secretary (Defence Production), Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, DG Acquisition as members and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff as Member Secretary.

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presents the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the lndian Air Force (IAF) to the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on March 3, 2025.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting on the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the lndian Air Force, in New Delhi on March 3, 2025.