Aarkonam: The Indian Navy on Friday added more power to its air wing when the first squadron of Boeing P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft was dedicated to the nation. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar did the honours on a wet day in the company of Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan and other top military dignitaries. The event was held at INS Rajali, Indian Navy's air station in Aarkonam, Tamil Nadu.Armed with the mighty Harpoon anti-ship missile, the Boeing P-8I Squadron (INAS 312A) will boost Navy's activities such as anti-surface warfare, long-range antii-submarine warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance and littoral missions. The Squadron is commanded by Commander Venkateshwaran Ranganathan.
14/11/15 One India
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14/11/15 One India
