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Indian Navy purchases new Boeing P-81

Delhi, India - The contract is reported to be worth 1.8 billion dollars

Indian Navy subscribed a contract for the purchasing of Boeing P-81 planes, to replace 8 Tupolev -142 MS currently used in India for maritime reconnaissance. The contract has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The first of these aircraft will be delivered within four years, with the rest being handed over by 2015. Meanwhile, Navy is also looking for 6 new medium-range maritime...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1098294
Rome, Italy, 01/07/2009 16:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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