Indian Navy issued a tender for nine amphibious aircrafts to be used in patrols between Andaman and Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep, reportsDefense Aerospace. New aircrafts will also participate in search-and-rescue operations and inter-island transportation. According to technical specifications, the aircrafts must have short take-off capability and operational range up to 800 miles (1,480 km). Probably, Canadian company Bombardier and Russian Beriev Design Bureau would receive invitation to the tender.
