The Indian air force is to acquire

The Indian air force is to acquire six Il-78 midair refueling aircraft. It currently has six Il-78s. The procurement will strengthen the air force ability to act as an "expeditionary force" while responding to natural disasters and emergencies in the region, a senior military official said.

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