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C-17 aircraft lands at Kargil in a major boost to strategic airlift capabilities

IndiaTimes Thursday, 6 March 2025 ()
In a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities, the C-17 Globemaster-III made its first landing at Kargil airfield near the Line of Control with Pakistan. This trial run paves the way for future night landings, supplementing the existing use of C-130J aircraft, and boosting India's military logistics against China and Pakistan.
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