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 | | NEW DELHI: Concerned over the Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean, India is likely to expedite the acquirement of P3 Orion maritime aircraft equipped with Harpoon anti-ship missiles. |
 | | The ministry had noted that there was a need to take note of the inroads made by China in the Indian Ocean rim with countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which could impact India adversely. |
 | | The P3 B Orions, which India is planning to purchase, are the best four-engined long range Maritime Recce aircraft in the world. |
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