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IAF lands largest transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster in Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting airfield to strengthen operational capabilities close to Chinese border

The Landing Of The US-manufactured Aircraft Is Seen As Part Of The IAF's Move To Strengthen Its Overall Operations In The Strategically-key Border State.

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Gautam Lalotra | Updated on: 14 Mar 2018, 11:17:22 AM
Indian Air Force's largest transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster - File photo

New Delhi:

The Indian Air Force's largest transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster made a landing at Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting airfield which is close to the Chinese border in the eastern sector.

The landing of the US-manufactured aircraft is seen as part of the IAF's move to bolster its overall operations in the strategically-key border state.

"The C17 Globemaster carried out a historic landing at Tuting Advanced Landing Ground. The mission was executed flawlessly owing to its superlative performance and excellent flying skills of pilots," said an IAF spokesperson.

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam from June 16 last year after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. The face-off ended on August 28.

Sources said China has been keeping its troops in north Doklam and significantly ramping up its infrastructure in the disputed area.

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First Published : 14 Mar 2018, 10:30:15 AM

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