Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary visited the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo in Pune, announcing a new deal with L&T for ground-based hyper radars. He emphasized the need to upgrade air defense technology and quality, stating that the new radars will strengthen the country s air defense capabilities. Chaudhary also discussed the closed-in weapon system, highlighting its importance in countering a wide spectrum of threats, from drones to hypersonic weapons. The Expo showcases India s indigenous Samar-II and Akash surface-to-air weapon systems, demonstrating advancements in defense technology.