Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, plans to move to New York in January 2010 to train as fashion photographer and stylist. Photo Credit: Vijainder K ThakurNovember 08, 2009, (Sawf News) - The IAF has placed an additional order for two Akash squadrons, according to Business Standard.
Indian Air Force placed a Rs 1,200 crore order with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for two squadrons of medium range, surface-to-air missile Akash in 2008.
Bharat Electronics will be the nodal production agency along with Bharat Dynamics and there will be at least 40 industries from the public and private sectors that will be involved with the manufacture of these missiles in large numbers.
The Indian Army is reported to be interested in acquiring several Akash squadrons for its ground forces.
The DRDO's Chief Controller for R&D, Prahlada, told Business Standard:
"I cannot say whether the army is interested in the Akash for its strike corps, or for another role. In any case, the Akash is a mobile system that is suitable for various roles."
See details and current status of the project on my Akash knoll.
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