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Army Chief Gen Singh goes to US with ultra light howitzer purchase list

New Delhi: Withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and the issue of procurement of ultra light howitzers are expected to be high on the agenda of Army chief Gen Bikram Singh during his four-day visit



He had expressed his concern over the emerging security scenario there.

The Army chief is also expected to discuss the ongoing defence procurement cases between the two sides including the procurement of M-777 ultra light howitzers which are being bought from the US.

Noting that present cooperation between the two sides was on a rise, the Army release said it "encompasses equipment procurement, exchange of delegations, training and conduct of joint exercises. It is notable the US undertakes maximum number of joint exercises with India amongst all nations."

During his stay, the Army chief will visit important establishments of the US military and meet a number of high- ranking defence and civilian officials.

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