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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 organised forms of crime in its coastal waters more effectively, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. The aircraft is being provided for an interim period of two years till a plane being manufactured in India for Sri Lanka is ready.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -dornier: India hands over Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to Sri Lanka Navy - The Economic Times.