With the armed forces seeking advanced military equipment, defence minister A K Antony today said all weapons induction procesess will be speeded up."We intend to get the best available weapons system for our armed forces", he said. These remarks assume significance as the Indian Air Force, for the past six to nine months, has been finalising international tenders for a mega billion dollar deal to acquire 126 multi role combat aircraft, to shore up the forces' sharply declining fighter strength due to ageing Mig-21 aircraft.The government is contemplating bringing in more reforms in arms purchases procedure, he said.Sidestepping a question on the progress made in producing an indigenous nuclear submarine, he said the government had resolved to get the most modern equipment for the forces.
