India buys 3 business jets for VVIPs

New Delhi: India has taken possession of the first of the three business jets — armed with protection systems against missiles — from American aviation giant Boeing that will transport VVIPs in the country, including the President and the Prime Minister. The deal, worth Rs 937 crores, was inked in October 2005. The other two aircraft are expected within a couple of months.
The aircraft are equipped with advanced radar warning receivers that can detect missiles as well as counter-measure dispenser systems that are meant to shake off and deceive missiles. The three jets will be part of the Indian Air Force’s VVIP communication squadron and will provide protection to VVIPs in the country on the scale of the United States’ Air Force One aircraft that transports the US President.
The jets come with encrypted satellite communication systems and advanced navigation aids to enable VVIPs like the Prime Minister on board to be in constant touch with authorities on the ground in complete secrecy.
04/08/08 Asian Age

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