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Australia, India sign deal for aerial refuelling

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21 December 2024

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The agreement allows the RAAF's KC-30A tanker aircraft to refuel Indian military planes, enhancing interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region; and paves the way to refuel Indian Navy P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft in the future.

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Australia, India sign deal for aerial refuelling

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