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Indian Air Force Completes Landmark Day-Night Drills on Ganga Expressway Airstrip

The IAF successfully tested India's first expressway airstrip with night-landing capability, showcasing advanced military readiness and civil-military infrastructure integration.

IAF's Jaguar, which is a precision strike aircraft used in ground attack and anti-ship missions will be the among the first aircrafts to touch down on the Ganga expressway airstrip.
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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspects the construction work of Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Shahjahanpur and Hapur, on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

Overview

  • The Indian Air Force conducted 'land and go' exercises on a 3.5-kilometre airstrip in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, part of the under-construction Ganga Expressway.
  • The drills featured a range of advanced aircraft, including Rafale, SU-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, C-130J Super Hercules, AN-32, and MI-17 V5 helicopters.
  • This airstrip is the first in India designed for both day and night fighter jet operations, enhancing the IAF's combat and emergency response capabilities.
  • Security measures included 250 CCTV cameras, and the event was attended by high-level officials, marking a significant step in defence preparedness.
  • The Ganga Expressway, over 80% complete and set for November 2025 inauguration, will serve as both a strategic defence asset and an economic corridor.