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India lands large transport aircraft at 4,000 m airfield

India's air force landed a large transport plane at a Himalayan airfield over 4,000 meters up, reported as the highest for the type.

Why it matters

It improves supply access to border regions.

Background

India keeps forces in the high Himalayas.

Sources

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