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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Centre cancels contract for midair refuellers for fighter aircraft

A330 MRTTIn a development that could severely hamper the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) ability, the government has cancelled a $1.5-billion contract for midair refuellers for fighter aircraft.

Midair refuellers extend the reach and endurance of the aircraft.

Defence ministry sources said the contract was cancelled after the finance ministry raised several objections to the acquisition.

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