In our next report, we'll tell you about a lesser-known and versatile aircraft operated by the Indian Navy after 47 years of service the Indian Navy has been farewelled to a Soviet-era platform known as the sea dragon. WION's Senior Correspondent Siddhart MP tells you more.

Indian Navy's sea dragons played crucial roles in classified missions

After 46 years of service, the Indian Navy bids farewell to the IL-38 Sea Dragon in a decommissioning ceremony at INS Hansa, Dabolim, in Goa.

Indian Navy's IL-38 Sea Dragon bids adieu after 46 years of service

According to Sputnik News, the plane landed 'with unlowered front-landing gear'

Indian Navy plane makes emergency landing in Moscow

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Indian Navy's sea dragons played crucial roles in classified missions

Indian Navy's IL-38 Sea Dragon bids adieu after 46 years of service

Indian Navy plane makes emergency landing in Moscow