PM Modi Hails Launch of Vadodara Aircraft Unit as ‘Watershed Moment’ in LinkedIn Post

PM Modi Hails Launch of Vadodara Aircraft: PM Narendra Modi says C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara a milestone in India’s defence & aerospace journey.

Modi along with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez had inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility on Monday. It will manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

Tata-Airbus is the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India.

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In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Modi said “execution speed is crazy”

“The speed of execution is breathtaking - from foundation stone to operational facility in just two years! This is a clear manifestation of a new work culture and the capabilities of the people of India,” he wrote.

He also said in 2023-23 defence production has reached ₹1.27 lakh crore and defence exports have gone up from ₹1,000 crore in 2014 to ₹21,000 crore in 2024.

He also mentioned that over 12,300 items have been indigenised in 3 years and over ₹7,500 crore has been invested in domestic vendors by Defence Public Sector Undertakings.

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Modi also said our entire defence ecosystem is being transformed with indigenous warships patrolling our waters, made-in-India missiles strengthening our deterrence and domestically produced bulletproof jackets protecting our soldiers.

"India is becoming Aatmanirbhar in defence and is also working to be a top of the line defence equipment manufacturer," the prime minister wrote.

Modi said we are seeing reduced import dependency, jobs in defence manufacturing sector, skill development for youth and MSMEs getting a boost in defence sector.

"From a time when our forces faced critical equipment shortages to today's era of self-reliance - this is a journey that every Indian can be proud of," he said.

He asked the youth, startups, manufacturers and innovators to look into defence sector.

"This is your moment to be part of history. India needs your expertise and enthusiasm. The doors are open for innovation, the policies are supportive, and the opportunity is unprecedented. Together, we will make India not just Aatmanirbhar in defence but a global leader in defence manufacturing," Modi said.

"Together, let's build a stronger, self-reliant Bharat!" he added.

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