Indo-US delegation visits Goa naval base

The Indo-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) concluded on Tuesday its visit to the Indian Navy's air station at Hansa in Goa, an official said.

The delegation, comprising seven Indian officials and 14 US delegates, visited Goa from October 29 to 31 during which they carried out information exchange in the field of aircraft carrier technology under the ambit of Indo-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), an Indian navy statement said.

The US delegation was led by Rear Admiral Brian Antonio, Programme Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers.

Three such meetings have been held so far, two in the US and one in India, the statement said.

The joint working group visited the premier Naval Air Station Hansa, located in South Goa, around 35 km from Panaji, and witnessed the flying facilities, including a demonstration of the MiG 29K fighter aircraft operations.

The delegation was also taken for a "Day at Sea" off Goa onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on Tuesday.

--IANS

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