<br/>Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has said, modernisation of defence equipment is important requirement and the government is working towards it. <br/><br/>Addressing Biannual Army Commander's Conference in New Delhi today, Mr Jaitley complemented the senior military hierarchy and said, Indian Army has always outperformed itself, whenever challenges multiply and their nature changes. <br/><br/>Army Chief General Bipan Rawat in his opening remarks emphasized that all systems are working well and complimented all those who are working on the ground. He observed that Indian Army continues to hold a strong image and a professional reputation. He exhorted all ranks to endeavour to further strengthen the same.<br/><br/>Army Commander's Conference is an important event in the planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through a collegiate system comprising the Army Commanders and other senior officers who will deliberate upon the prevailing security scenario, strategic and actionable issues to ensure effective combat edge of the Indian Army. <br/>