Explained | Missiles, fighter jets: How India’s boosting forces amid China row

Updated on Jul 07, 2020 08:26 am IST

Amid the face-off with China at the Line of Actual Control, India took steps to boost its defence capabilities. The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by the defence minister Rajnath Singh, recently gave its approval for the purchase of at least 33 fighter aircraft, and an arsenal of missiles. From Sukhoi Su-30MKIs to MiG-29s, and Astra missiles, Indian security forces are set to get a fresh boost. The Indian Air Force is already waiting to take delivery of Rafale fighter jets from France. Meanwhile, disengagement seems to have begun at the LAC. Watch the full video for more.

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