Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will soon get a new Air India One aircraft for official purposes. According to exclusive details available with Aaj Tak, the aircraft will be similar to President Obama’s Air Force One. Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar will finalize the deal for two new Boeing 777-300s during the Defense Acquisition Council meeting to be held on June 25.
DNA reports that the plane will be fitted with the latest technology and security features. It will be able to withstand grenade and rocket attacks and dodge and jam enemy radars. It also has air-air refueling facilities in case of an emergency. Its defense systems include radar warning receivers and missile-approach warning systems. It can store food for 2,000 people. The plane is equipped with an operating theater for emergency surgery. It has 19 TV sets, broadband, radio, telecom connections and a number of tools for official work.
