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Washington: As the Indian Army is rapidly modernizing and has started taking important steps to counter China, the head of the United States Central Intelligence Agency in January. Jeffrey Cruz said on Monday in response to a question asked by the Defense Committee of the US Congress to the general.
Giving these reasons to the Defense Affairs Committee of the US Parliament, the General confirmed this and further said that the three wings of the Indian Army are not only better in terms of training but have also achieved almost self-sufficiency in weapon production. Yet it has traditionally been heavily dependent on Russia for more modern and more capable weapons. Still depends. But to reduce this, it has also started manufacturing modern weapons in its own country. Despite this, India has purchased some modern weapons from Russia in 2023.
To members of the US House Armed Services Committee and the Intelligence Subcommittee, Lt. People. Jeffrey further said that India has established itself as a leading country in the world by hosting the G-20 summit in 2026. In this way, it has staked its claim against China in the entire Indo-Pacific region.
Left. General Jeffrey Cruz further said that India had conducted sea trials of a self-built aircraft carrier and that it not only depends on it for key defense products but now also produces hypersonic missiles. Along with this, he has also continued economic development. For that a project like Make in India has been started.
The General further said that after the conflict with China in Galwan Valley since 2020, relations between the two countries are becoming tense. Therefore, 20 rounds of talks were held between the two countries to resolve the dispute on Eastern Ladakh. But there was no result. 50 to 60 thousand soldiers of both the countries are standing in front. This is common sense, the general told the committee.
