Augmenting the Indian military’s readiness in combat situations, the government has established an emergency landing facility in the Moran area of Assam. This facility, located on National Highway Number 2 passing through Moran in Dibrugarh, spans 4.2 kilometers, making it the first of its kind in the Northeast. The airstrip is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14.
The strategic importance of this emergency landing facility is underscored by the potential challenges of a two-front war scenario, given the current border tensions with Pakistan and China. The airstrip is designed to accommodate touch-and-go drills by Indian Air Force’s Rafale and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, as well as landing and take-off exercises by transport aircraft like C-130 and AN-32. This initiative aligns with the broader efforts to enhance the nation’s defense preparedness.
In a demonstration of the airstrip’s capabilities, PM Modi had previously inaugurated a similar facility on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh in November 2021. The Indian Air Force continues to bolster its operational capabilities through the acquisition of new aircraft, weapons, and infrastructure, while the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways focuses on developing Emergency Landing Facilities on highways to serve as versatile landing strips for military aircraft.
