Bolstering Naval surveillance capabilities, replacing/complementing Soviet specimens.
The Navy is reported to have received the second of its twelve P-8I aircrafts, which it is purchasing from Boeing.
"With two aircraft at Naval Station Rajali now, the Indian Navy will get a good feel for the P-8I's interoperability with other aircraft," said Leland Wight, Boeing P-8I program manager. "Acceptance trials on the first aircraft are progressing well and its availability for testing has been excellent, in large part due to Boeing’s worldwide 737 support capabilities."
- Boeing Delivers 2nd P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to India
Interestingly the tail number in the accompanying picture says 'IN 320', Boeing delivering 'IN321' first to India. Goes on to the desktop as a Wallpaper.
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