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India: a decision on the purchase of 126 light fighters to be unveiled by the end of this year

New Dheli, India - Focusing on the F-16, the Gripen and the Mirage 2000

Indian Government would prove willing to definitively decide on the purchase of 126 light multirole fighters by the end of the current year. The purpose is the one of replacing the old Mig-21s while the development of the national-made LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) light fighter is carried on. However, New Dheli’s Administration appears firm about an aspect which it considers as a major one for signing a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126225
Rome, Italy, 09/05/2005 20:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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