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India finally approves M777 buy
India finally cleared the sale of 145 BAE Systems M777 lightweight howitzers on 25 June, capping an acquisition that started an agonising ten years ago. At the same time, it approved the production of 18 locally produced Dhanush towed howitzers.
The decision came during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition ...
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