In aatmanirbharta push, 405 defence items to be indigenised

In another Aatmanirbharta push, 405 key defence items of military platforms ALH, Tejas, tanks and warships to be indigenised NEW DELHI: Rajnath Singh-led defence ministry has notified sixth positive indigenisation list (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore, a move that seeks to reduce dependence on imports and give a further push to ‘atmanirbharta’ in defence production.The list contains line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials linked to key military platforms such as advanced and light utility helicopters, Su-30MKI and LCA (Tejas), armoured platforms like T-72, T-90 tanks and BMP-II, warships and missile systems.Notified by the department of defence production (DDP), the list includes 16 items of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and 389 items of defence public sector undertakings (DPSU). PIL is Modi govt’s policy tool that bans the import of specific military equipment, platforms and spare parts after set deadlines. It forces the military to buy these designated items only from local Indian manufacturers to boost self-reliance.The list also covers items for missile systems such as Konkurs-M, Invar and MRSAM; electronics, including radars, sonars, fire control systems and satellite communication systems; high-explosive anti-tank ammunition and other critical defence equipment. End of Article