31st July, 2003
Ministry of Defence  


EXPORT OF MISSILES


LOK SABHA

Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, a Public Sector Undertaking under the: Ministry of Defence, has been exploring the possibility of exporting missiles. All such requests for export are dealt with on a case-to-case basis and are subject to clearances from the Ministry of Defence. While considering an export order for Missiles, the Ministry takes into account: (i) The requirement of the Armed Forces; (ii) End user Certificate, (iii) Licensing and contractual obligations, (iv) The country of destination, so as to ensure that such export is in national interest and that it would not be used against India

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Smt Shyama Singh and others in Lok Sabha today.