Ammunitions from private players soon

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding defense manufacturing in India?

1) Weapons in India are manufactured only by the Government permitted undertakings.
2) Ammunitions however can be manufactured by private players subject to conditions laid down by the government.
- Published on 29 Feb 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • As of now, only the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is permitted to manufacture ammunition.
  • The Defence Ministry is working on proposals to further open up and streamline the defence procurement process.
  • These include allowing the private sector to manufacture ammunition and longer tenures for Army officers in the acquisition wing to ensure continuation.
  • As the requirement for various types of ammunition by the Army keeps changing, the private sector will be given orders for 10 years to ensure financial viability.
  • Also the short duration of Army officers in the acquisition wing delays procedures as personnel are frequently replaced.

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