BRICS Summit Unveiled: All You Need to Know

The recent BRICS Summit has unveiled several important developments in various fields, including defense. In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence U V Krishnam Raju made some interesting statements about India's military capabilities.

One of the key points he made was that India's Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) is superior to Pakistan's recently rolled out MBT Al Khalid. The Al Khalid 2 main battle tank, as it is known, has been developed in collaboration with China by Pakistan. However, Minister Raju was quick to point out that this tank is not superior to the tanks being inducted into the Indian Army.

The minister also denied reports of unrest among employees at the Dehradun laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which had led to its closure. He refuted these claims, stating that the lab was functioning normally.

In addition, Minister Raju clarified that there is no proposal from France for investment in India's defense sector. He also mentioned that the government is considering a report by General Pankaj Joshi on reviewing the officer cadre of the Army.

The minister's statements come as a response to Pakistan's efforts to modernize its military capabilities. While Pakistan has been working with China on various military projects, including the development of the Al Khalid 2 main battle tank, India remains committed to upgrading its own military infrastructure and capabilities.

Overall, Minister Raju's statements highlight India's continued focus on strengthening its defense sector, while also emphasizing the country's commitment to cooperation and collaboration with other nations in the region.

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