RAJNATH Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 16,000 crore Combat aircraft infrastructure project here in Sri Sathya Sai district, with the Defence Minister saying it marks a historic chapter in India’s defence history. Also, a new era was starting in Andhra Pradesh, he said. Singh and Naidu laid the foundation for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme infrastructure. “A new era is starting today in Andhra Pradesh’s history and a historic chapter is being written in India’s defence history. Four major projects are starting in today’s foundation stone laying ceremony.

 

Beside them, eight drone companies are also starting a drone city in Kurnool,” said Rajnath Singh, addressing a public meeting. Observing that the world is facing many challenges today, he said during these difficult times if we can stand with our own strength. However, he noted that India is still dependent on other countries for its national security, underscoring the importance of the projects starting from today.