পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড).pdf/৬২১

GoGo বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড the most effective co-ordination of air operations in support of actions on land and on high seas. Navy Some concern has been expressed in regard to the strength of our Navy. It is true that Pakistan has acquired new capabilities in the field of submarine warfare. We also have improved our capabilities. Our Navy has now a submarine arm. Its antisubmarine role has been strengthened by acquisition of modern anti-submarine aircraft. The navy also holds and operates missile carrying crafts. The dockyard at Bombay is being modernized. A new dock yard is under construction at Vishakhapatnam. The Navy too has streamlined their provisioning procedures and maintenance facilities. I am sure, our Navy is in a state of readiness to give a good account of itself. Civil Defense Our anti-aircraft defenses have been modernized and strengthened. We now have surface-to-air guided weapon complexes installed in vital areas. Steps are also being taken to activate our civil defense measures. The Central Government is meeting the greater part of the expenditure on these measures. A large number of persons has volunteered for manning civil defense services. Defense Procurements The possibilities of procurements from abroad are somewhat limited for us. But I would like to assure the House that we are not neglecting these possibilities. Our main reliance, of course, is on ourselves. Our ordnance factories and defense undertaking are working to capacity to meet the requirements of the Services. Several new types of weapons and equipments have been developed and are being manufactured. The Defense Research and Development Organization has made a commendable contribution. Our Scientists and their associates in the Defense Research and Development Organizations are making commendable efforts to make us self-reliant in our requirements. While no country is completely self-sufficient, most advanced countries endeavor to develop a technological viability so that they are able to establish mutually beneficial relationships with other countries. These nations thus acquire a certain freedom of action because of their ability to develop equations and engage in a give and take exercise with other nations. This viability, or to put in other words, this Scientific, industrial and technological maturity reinforces self-reliance. We are expecting that such viability or maturity will be achieved by our scientists and technologists, particularly those working on our Defense laboratories and establishments, at not too distant a date. I can only assure the House that we will not allow their work to be hampered for lack of funds. I would like to remind the House that National security goes beyond development of Armed Forces or preparedness to meet threats to our borders; it is interwoven with our national objectives, our national interests, and our national capacity. In the quest of account. I am sure, our people led by this august House will participate in these efforts and lend their full support to them.