Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:10am on 12 Feb 2026,Thursday Defence
The Indian Air Force has started trial runs at the northeast’s first highway Emergency Landing Facility in Moran, Assam, ahead of the Prime Minister’s February 14 inauguration visit. Sukhoi-30, Rafale, and Tejas jets, along with transport aircraft, carried out take-off and landing drills on the 4.2-km airstrip on NH-127. The trials will continue till February 13. Many local residents gathered to watch the exercises. Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota called it a “historic and rare experience” and urged people to attend. Police said security and traffic plans are in place. The facility will serve as an alternate runway during emergencies or wartime. (PC: X)
