India's self reliance in defence capabilities is set for a major shot in the arm. Defence Minister A K Antony will hand over the first batch of Akash surface-to-air missiles to the Indian Air Force in Hyderabad on Saturday. He will also commission Tal, an advanced indigenously developed lightweight torpedo, to the Indian Navy. The weapon systems will greatly enhance the air force and navy's strike capabilities. India plans to deploy two squadrons of the Akash missile in the northeastern region as a counter to threats from China.
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