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December 16, 2015

India to develop its own stealth combat drones
New Delhi (UPI) Dec 15, 2015
The government of India is preparing to launch its program to develop its own unmanned combat aerial vehicles, according to Indian media reports. Times of India reports the proposed combat aircraft will be armed with missiles and designed to engage targets, and return to home bases to be re-fitted for future missions. The initiative, known as Project Ghatak, has already been cleared by the Indian Ministry of Defense, and now awaits approval from the Indian Ministry of Finance. "The proje ... read more

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