India To Upgrade Its Russian-Sourced Military Equipment
India is to spend US$7.85 billion on upgrading its Russian-sourced military equipment, including tanks and related vehicles. Some of this is already made in India under licence from Russia.
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India is to spend US$7.85 billion on upgrading its Russian-sourced military equipment, including tanks and related vehicles. Some of this is already made in India under licence from Russia.
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