Noida, Feb. 15 -- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded the India-US defence deals signed following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and said that the 10-year plan that will be laid out will greatly benefit defence production in the country.

He further said that the Indian Army has a big role not just in providing security but also in nation-building.

Speaking to the media after attending the annual reclaiming ceremony in Noida, General Dwivedi said, "We have received very good news that a 10 year plan will be laid out. The joint production will greatly benefit the defence production in our country, benefit the Indian Army and promote self-reliance."

"Indian Army has a great role to play in nation building ...