India To Transfer Three Islander Aircrafts to Myanmar; Train Myanmarese Officers At Kochi Naval Base

Indian newspaper 'The Hindu' reports that India is all set to transfer three Islander aircrafts to Myanmar. These aircrafts are of British origin.

India is stepping up military supplies to Myanmar including training to its military personnel to handle more sophisticated defence equipment such as aircraft. India has also started training officers of the Tamdaw Lay (Myanmar Air Force) at the naval base in Kochi in handling characteristics.

Both sides are discussing the transfer of more Islander planes after firming up maintenance and servicing issues.

It is planning to replace most of these planes with new Dornier aircraft. "The cooperation with our neighbors is in keeping with the Prime Minister's desire to improve relations with them," said a senior officer in the security establishment.The move to gift the aircraft was viewed by Britain as an attempt to bolster the military government.