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Detailed explanation-1: -The aircraft would act as a force multiplier, enabling Sri Lanka to tackle multiple challenges such as human and drug trafficking, smuggling, and other organized forms of crime in its coastal waters more effectively. Induction of the aircraft is timely in view of the current challenges to Sri Lanka’s maritime security.

Detailed explanation-2: -India on August 15 gifted a Dornier maritime reconnaissance aircraft to Sri Lanka which will enable the island nation to tackle multiple challenges like human and drug trafficking, smuggling and other organised forms of crime in its coastal waters more effectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -India on Monday handed over a Dornier aircraft to Sri Lanka in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reaffirming its security ties with the island nation. “The security of India and Sri Lanka is enhanced by mutual understanding, mutual trust and cooperation.

Detailed explanation-4: -India presents Sri Lanka with Dornier Maritime aircraft to conduct surveillance ops. Hailing the ties between the two countries, India gifted a Dornier 228 to Sri Lanka.

Detailed explanation-5: -The gifting of Dornier 228 is India’s latest contribution to this cause, ” High Commissioner Gopal Baglay said at the handing over event held on Indian Independence Day.