First of four new P-8Is for IN

On 18 November, the first of four new Boeing P-8I long range maritime patrol and ASW aircraft arrived at INS Hansa, Goa. The other three P-8Is, under the $ 1.1billion contract signed with the US in July 2016 are to be delivered in 2021 for eventual basing on the Western Coast of India. The earlier eight P-8Is equip INAS 312 at INS Dega in Arakonam (Tamil Nadu).