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Indian Army to Acquire Modern Helicopters in 11th, 12th plans2007-03-08 The army plans to acquire new generation helicopters in phases over the 11th and 12th Plan Periods to enhance its battle-field mobility and strike power, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.The helicopters include Advanced Light Helicopters (Utility Version), Advanced Light Helicopters (Weapon System Integration), Tactical Battlefield Support Helicopters and state-of-the-art Attack Helicopters, Defence Minister, A K Antony, said. The army also plans to procure 155MM/52 Calibre Wheeled and Tracked SP Guns, he said adding that similar calibre Towed Guns are presently undergoing trials. "As and when these guns are inducted, the fire power and mobility in the battlefield would be enhanced". On the helicopters, he said these would be acquired in a staggered manner and the acquisition would be as per the extant of the Defence Procurement Procedure. To a question on the modernisation of IAF, Antony said the force has identified a range of fighters including MiG-29 and Mirage-2000 for upgrading during the 11th Plan period. He said, negotiations for procurement of Mirages from Qatar were held "but no agreement could be reached". He replied in the negative when asked whether all MiG variants were going to be decommissioned. On a question relating to the Scorpene deal, the Minister said the French submarine contracted for acquisition was considered "one of the best conventional submarines in the world". India has signed contracts for indigenous construction of six Scorpene class submarines at the Mazagon Docks under a transfer of technology agreement with French firm Amaris. Sponsored Links
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