Aircraft
Acquisition Chief’s Death Delays Indian Purchases
India will receive its first 10 C-17s by next year. Six more are expected to be ordered. (Photo: Indian Air Force)
India will receive its first 10 C-17s by next year. Six more are expected to be ordered. (Photo: Indian Air Force)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expressed concern that major aviation-related defense procurements will be delayed following the sudden death of Arun Kumar Bal, Ministry of Defense chief negotiator for air acquisitions. “It will take around three months for his replacement. This is a setback for anything the IAF is acquiring,” Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne told AIN.

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