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2007-02-15 India-Pakistan

Indian Defence Budget likely to go up by 11 per cent

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Posted by john 2007-02-15 17:15|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This 11% increase is more than 50% of Pakistan's defence budget

Posted by john 2007-02-15 17:21|| 2007-02-15 17:21|| Front Page Top

#2 Six competitors, including F-16, F-18 (US), Gripen (Sweden), MIG-35 (Russia), Rafael (France) and Eurofighter (UK) are vying for the contract and they displayed the unique capabilities of their aircraft during the international Aero Show in Bangalore last week.

I believe they are referring to the Rafale.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-02-15 18:26|| 2007-02-15 18:26|| Front Page Top

#3 is that with an accent grave or agoo?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-02-15 18:27|| 2007-02-15 18:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Italian First Minister Prodi reviews troops during a welcome ceremony in India.

Posted by john 2007-02-15 19:24|| 2007-02-15 19:24|| Front Page Top

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