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"DefExpo India 2008", the Indian Army to purchase over 250 helicopters by 2020

New Delhi, India - The value of the investment is about USD one billion

The Indian Army intends to double its fleet of attack and other types of helicopters to 500 by 2020. An Indian Army colonel told a seminar at the international "DefExpo India 2008" exhibition that the number of helicopters was set to increase to 500. The "DefExpo India-2008" exhibition and conference opened in New Delhi on February 16 and will close on February 19. Around 250 helicopters are currently...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1086007
Rome, Italy, 02/18/2008 16:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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