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.