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China has said it was accelerating work on a 'flagship' dam in Pakistan in the wake of India's recent threats to cut off water supplies.
The HAL Prachand is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Project Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). Photo: Handout
India's new Prachand combat helicopter would be 'a walkover' for China's Z-10 attack counterpart, a Chinese military magazine has claimed, dismissing the aircraft New Delhi might use in high-altitude operations against its neighbours.
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