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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia.

India depends on Russia for nearly 60% of its defense equipment, and the war in Ukraine has added to doubts about future supplies.

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