The India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) have held preliminary meetings to initiate the process for acquisition of the ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft for the Indian Navy.
US-2i amphibious aircraft acquisition process underway
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Tag: Advanced Landing Ground
IAF inducts C-17 Squadron
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Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne told reporters that the aircraft would be able to operate from the country’s northern-most Advanced Landing Ground at Daulat Beg Oldie close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
IAF pitches for airbase at Nyoma
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The proposal is currently being vetted by the Ministry of Defense and if cleared, it would take at least four years to construct the requisite infrastructure at Nyoma, which is envisaged to allow fighter operations.
IAF airlift reach gets closer to LAC
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The IAF’s airlift capability has been extended, with an AN-32 landing at Nyoma airfield in Eastern Ladakh, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The AN-32 can carry up to 50 passengers.
