26 November 2011

News Story: Indian Navy pilots to go to Russia for carrier-based training

NEW DELHI (PTI): Ahead of proposed induction of Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier by end of next year, the Navy will be sending a team of 10 pilots to Russia for training in operations of MiG-29K fighter aircraft from the warship.

India had signed a deal with Russia in 2004 for purchasing the carrier along with 16 MiG-29Ks.

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