February 15, 2010 9:24 PM

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Strengthening of armed forces in North-East not aimed at countering China

India has said that its is fully prepared to meet any challenge towards its territorial integrity. Declaring 6th Defence Expo open, the Defence Minister Mr. A K Antony said that though India is a mature and responsible power and traditionally peace loving, it is fully geared up to meet any threat from any quarters. The Minister said that India's economy is growing at the rate of 8-10 per cent in next two decades. He said that as 2.5 per cent of GDP goes to Defence expenditure, there will be a need for further requisition in the defence sector. He said that India must achieve high percentage of indiginisation and that is why the off said policy has been made transparent and all inclusive.

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