The Report of the Group of Ministers on National Security had six chapters. The Ministry of Defence had been nominated as the nodal Ministry for the Chapter VI, on 'Management of Defence'. The Chapter contains 75 recommendations, of which 63 recommendations have been implemented. Action on the remaining 12 recommendations is at various stages of progress.

The modernization of the Armed Forces is an on-going process, based on threat perception, operational challenges, technological changes and available resources. The procurement of weapons is carried out on a continuous basis, as per Acquisition Plans. Shortages may occur from time to time, for which remedial action is taken.

            This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot in Rajya Sabha today.

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