{
  "id": 763998,
  "title": "IAF moves closer to Rs 1 lakh crore transport aircraft deal to replace ageing An-32 fleet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iaf-moves-closer-to-rs-1-lakh-crore-transport-aircraft-deal-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:38:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/iaf-moves-closer-to-rs-1-lakh-crore-transport-aircraft-deal-to-replace-ageing-an-32-fleet/articleshow/133209264.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Indian Air Force is seeking sixty new medium transport aircraft. This procurement aims to replace the Soviet-era AN-32 fleet currently in service. Several international manufacturers are competing to supply these vital new aircraft. The new planes will enhance India's strategic and tactical airlift capabilities significantly. This modernization will also bolster disaster relief and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}