India to buy six P-8I patrol aircraft from which country?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 3 May 2021

India to buy six P-8I patrol aircraft from which country?

A. France

B. Russia

C. US

D. Israel

Explanation:

The Biden Administration notified the Congress of its determination to sell six P-8I patrol aircraft to India for an estimated cost of USD 2.42 billion. In November 2019, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the procurement of the long-range maritime surveillance aircraft manufactured by Boeing. The P-8I is based on the Boeing 737 commercial aircraft and India was its first international customer.

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