Eight Apache Choppers to be Inducted into IAF Today

New Delhi: Eight Apache helicopters will be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday. “Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will induct the choppers in a ceremony at the Pathankot airbase. Other senior officials of the Air Force will also be present during the function,” a senior IAF official told.

It had earlier been speculated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the guest of honour at the induction ceremony. However, Defence Ministry officials on Monday said that he will not be present as he is currently on an official tour of Japan and South Korea, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence co-operation. The eight choppers had been delivered in India in two batches over the months of July and August. (IANS)

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