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Indian Navy Strengthening its Air Warfare Capability ( Source- NDTV)

Boeing P8I ( Image credits- Wikimedia Commons/ Indian Navy) Source- NDTV The Indian Navy is working towards a new fleet of aircraft and helicopters for maritime surveillance, electronic warfare and anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, its top commander has said. According to the naval chief, Admiral R.K. Dhowan, it was imperative to expand its "maritime surveillance footprint to meet operational requirements" with 12 Boeing P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft, nine yet to be identified medium range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft and 12 Dornier-228 short range maritime reconnaissance (SRMR) aircraft. "The induction of these aircraft will provide the Indian Navy with the required surveillance capability in support of our operational roles," Adm. Dhowan told India Strategic magazine ( www.indiastrategic.in ) in an interview. At present, Boeing has a contract to supply eight P-8Is, six of which have been delivered on