19th December, 2002
Ministry of Defence  


DEFENCE EXPORT TO TOUCH RS 230 CRORE


LOK SABHA

Based on the memoranda of understanding with the Defence public Sector Undertakings and in consultation with the Ordnance Factory Board, Defence exports are targeted at Rs 230 crore in the current financial year. The Ordnance Factory Board and Defence Public Sector Undertakings have been exporting some of their products for several years mainly to countries in Asia and Africa and some to Europe and North America after meeting domestic requirements.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Smt Jas Kaur Meena and Shri Kalava Srinivasulu in Lok Sabha today.