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IAF to equip Garud special forces with .50 BMG sniper rifles and loitering munitions

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The Indian Air Force is procuring .50 BMG high-power sniper rifles to bolster the capabilities of its Garud Special Forces unit. The new weapons are intended to significantly increase the commandos' engagement range and anti-material effectiveness in the field. Alongside the rifles, the Garuds will also be equipped with suppressors and thermal scopes. The IAF is additionally seeking indigenous man-portable loitering munitions to enable precision strike capabilities. Together, these acquisitions are aimed at strengthening the operational independence and combat readiness of the Garud commandos.

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