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The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved acquisition proposals intended to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s air-defense, combat readiness and mission-support capabilities. The package includes air-defense systems, advanced weapons and mobile X-band weather radars.
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The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved acquisition proposals intended to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s air-defense, combat readiness and mission-support capabilities. The package includes air-defense systems, advanced weapons and mobile X-band weather radars.
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