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Indian Air Force practices highway landings

The Indian Air Force conducted take-off and landing drills on a highway expressway in Sultanpur.

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Sultanpur, India
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 10:46 UTC
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has conducted take-off and landing practice exercises on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur. This drill is part of the IAF's operational readiness training, utilizing highways as emergency airstrips. Such exercises ensure the force can operate from dispersed locations in the event of conflict or disaster.
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