He said work is also being done at the factory on drone technology and indigenous drones are being prepared for various usages. These drones have proved to be effective not only in surveillance and tactical operations but also in civilian tasks, he said.
Meena said the arrester barrier system (which helps in stopping high-speed aircraft on the runway) and multi-spectral camouflage net (MSCN) being manufactured here are also inviting interest in the international market.
He said many countries have ordered samples for testing at the initial stage, and export orders for these products are expected. This will bolster India’s defence export and the strength of ‘Make in India’ will be known in the global defence market, he said.
Meena said exports from here will create new opportunities for employment, technical training, and industrial development for the local youth. The start of defence sector exports from a small town like Hazratpur is proof India’s prowess is no longer limited to metros but it can also lead on the global stage from villages and towns, he said.
This initiative realises Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Local for Global’ where local products are gaining recognition worldwide, he added.
(Edited by Ajeet Tiwari)
