20 transgressions recorded in India's airspace in 2yrs: Govt

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 07 2015 | 6:48 PM IST
India has seen 20 transgressions of its airspace by unidentified aircraft along the border since 2014, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said.
As per details given by the Minister in a written reply in Lok Sabha, there were 18 such transgressions last year and this year, till August 3, two were reported.
The Indian Army and the Air Force is already in the process of strengthening its air defence mechanism with acquisition of new platforms.
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First Published: Aug 07 2015 | 6:48 PM IST

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