), Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Power StudiesKeywords: Kargil, C-130J, Night Landing, Air OperationsThe Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft made a historic night landing at the Kargil airstrip with Garud commandos on board, marking a major milestone in the military aviation. [1] This accomplishment demonstrates the Indian Air Force’s C-130J aircraft’s successful night landing at the challenging airstrip as the first ever night landing by a fixed-wing aircraft at Kargil. The Uniqueness of C-130 Night Landing at Kargil RunwayAn important milestone in the IAF’s operational capabilities was reached when its C-130J aircraft made its first successful night landing at the Kargil airstrip. The importance of this special night landing operation of C-130 at Kargil Airfield goes beyond its technical details and execution. *********[1]“ Indian Air Force’s C-130 J aircraft achieves milestone night landing at Kargil airstrip,” The Economic Times, January 07, 2024, https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-air-forces-c-130-j-aircraft-achieves-milestone-night-landing-at-kargil-airstrip/articleshow/106608806.cms?from=mdr.

Source: Economic Times January 29, 2024 19:30 UTC