First SU-30 MKI Squadron in place in South India, vigil over Indian Ocean Region on stream

First SU-30 MKI Squadron in place in South India, vigil over Indian Ocean Region on stream

Sakaltimes:The Indian force on Monday commissioned a squadron of Sukhoi-30 MkI at the Air Force station, the first such base in South India for the high profile fighter jets, seen as a game changer in guarding the strategically important Indian Ocean Region(IOR)

The Tigersharks squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI integrated with the Brahmos cruise missiles was inducted by chief of Defence staff Bipin Rawat in the presence of top officials including Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria .

The SU-30 MkI is a state of all the art all weather multi-role fighter aircraft capable of undertaking varied air defence, ground attack and maritime missions.

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