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The Indian air force will soon get this high-end transport. (Boeing photo)

India boosts military projection, US ties with aircraft purchase

By Fri, Jun 17, 2011 12:02AM UTC View Comments The Indian air force will soon get this high-end transport. (Boeing photo)

India is going to acquire at least 16 C-17 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft.  The acquisition will boost India’s ability to project military force across South Asia and provide humanitarian assistance around the world.  As part of the deal Boeing has set up a $500 million engine-testing wind tunnel Indian  air chief marshal PV Naik confirmed...

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