India turns to open market for INS Vikramaditya’s air defenses

The Indian Navy will turn to the open market for its search of an air defense system to protect aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.

Russia has offered its Kashtan close-in weapon system, which is designed to work on the Russia-build carrier, but India choose to evaluate other options.

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