Two teams from the Indian Air Force were in Afghanistan last month to assess the unservicable military aircraft in the country with an aim of helping to restore them back to flying condition.
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“There are at least 40-50 helicopters of various types and some An-32 medium transport aircraft which have been grounded from a long time for need of spares. We have asked Indian help in refurbishing them,” diplomatic sources said.
The teams are to report back what kind of parts can be sourced from India’s inventory and others that need to be procured from Russia.