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| Su-30MK2 Flanker Fighter (File Photo) |
THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU (PTI): By stationing our frontline fighter aircraft Sukhoi at Thanjavur, IAF can protect vast area of interests, Mr. Antony said.
Strengthening India's presence over the Indian Ocean region, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday inaugurated the first fighter aircraft base here in southern India where the IAF is stationing its most lethal Su-30MKI combat aircraft.
"Thanjavur airbase is going to be another strategically important airbase of the Indian Air Force. By stationing our frontline fighter aircraft Sukhoi at Thanjavur, IAF can protect vast area of interests," Mr. Antony said after inaugurating the airbase.
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