The indian air Force (IAF), at the forefront of technological advancement, is poised to demonstrate a remarkable feat by testing the emergency landing capabilities of its fighter planes on the Jammu kashmir Expressway, spanning 3.5 kilometres. In preparation for this endeavour, a significant deployment of security forces has been made, accompanied by the installation of essential equipment to ensure the safe execution of the test.

Medical and fire services personnel are presently stationed at the site, and efforts to clear the motorway for the trial run are underway. Scheduled to occur on monday night, the test will necessitate the diversion of vehicles from the national highway during that time. Sukhoi fighter aircraft and the light combat aircraft tejas are expected to participate in this emergency landing exercise.

Initiated in 2020 with an allocated budget of Rs 119 crore, the construction required for this emergency landing test has been underway. Additionally, the traffic department has issued an advisory prohibiting heavy motor vehicles (HMV) on the highway from 4 am on monday until 7 am on Tuesday.

The primary objective of the emergency landing test, as stated by the indian air Force, is to facilitate relief and rescue operations during emergencies and to enable retaliatory action if needed. district officials were notified by air Force authorities to reserve a 3.5-kilometre stretch of the expressway for this purpose.

The expressways in states like Uttar Pradesh, including kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir, have been constructed to accommodate emergency landings of fighter planes if required. Similar tests have been conducted previously in Uttar Pradesh, and the upcoming trial on the Jammu kashmir Expressway marks the continuation of this vital capability assessment.