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Friday, November 24, 2006

Pakistan, China agree to jointly develop AWACS

Saab 2000Pakistan and China on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding for a long-term collaboration in defence production including development of an airborne early warning surveillance system.

The announcement came during the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Pakistan. China has been the main supplier of military hardware to Pakistan for decades.

A statement from Pakistan's air force said the two countries agreed on collaboration and co-development of aircraft manufacturing and related fields.

Pakistan, concerned over rival India's growing defence capabilities, in May approved plans for the purchase of a $1 billion airborne early warning surveillance system from Swedish firms Saab and Ericsson to boost its air defences.

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