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Airborne Warning & Control Systems: To ensure the completion of 2,275 crore mini-AWACS project AEW&C systems mounted on. To buy 3 Embraer-145 jets by December 2015. New 'AWACS-India' project (AESA radars mounted on Airbus-330 jets) to be launched. Two more AWACS sanctioned for 5,113 crore in March, At least 4 more needed.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Ensure the quick completion of medium-altitude long endurance UAV project. As well as accelerate the development of combat drones under AURA (autonomous unmanned research aircraft) program.

Main Battle Tanks: Hand over Arjun Mark-II with 89 upgrades and 124 Arjun Mark-I tanks inducted by Army dogged by mechanical issues. Ensure launching work on advanced main battle tank.

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