Beijing, August 21 (KCNA) -- Zhang Dejiang, vice-premier of the State Council of China, Thursday emphasized the need to modernize the national defense domain.

Inspecting the Space Science and Industry Group, he said the sector of national defense science, technology and industry should adhere to the outlook on the scientific development, make independent innovations and strengthen the training of able persons to greatly contribute to the modernization of national defense and the development of the economy and society.