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With the aim of strengthening the country's Air Defence capability, the Central Government has set up Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and approved the purchase of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft. This whole deal is worth six thousand 828 crores. Under this deal, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will supply these aircraft over a period of the next six years. These trainer aircraft provide good low-speed handling characteristics and are designed to improve training effectiveness. The Cabinet Committee on Security has also approved the acquisition of three Cadet Training Ships at a cost of Rs 3,108 crores.