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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Indian Navy to induct Mig-29K fighters Friday

MiG-29KThe Indian Navy will Friday induct its first four Russian-built MiG-29K combat jets that will be deployed on the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, rechristened INS Vikramaditya, when it is commissioned into the fleet three years from now.

“The jets were recieved in knocked-down condition and were assembled here. Russian pilots initially flew them to check them out. They will be formally inducted on Friday,” an Indian Navy officer said.

Defence Minister A.K. Antony is expected to attend the induction ceremony.

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