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One of the highlights of the event was the mid-air refuelling of two Sukhois by an Il-78.

After seeing the refuelling, Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh said, "It is tough, but it is a great capability."

The IAF is acquiring six Il-78 and 78M aircraft from Uzbekistan at about $50 million apiece.

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