Equipment
As of 2011, the Armed Forces are in the middle of a long-term modernisation programme. Immediate plans involve new anti-aircraft missile systems, a Lead-In Fighter Trainer (LIFT) aircraft, medium transport helicopters, a submarine and self-propelled howitzers. However, predictions suggest that the budget might not cope with the need to replace ageing equipment, since several programs such as acqcuisition of new VIP transport aircraft, two air-to-air refueling tankers, 50 transport helicopters or seven multirole corvettes have been already postponed or completely cancelled.
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