The Indian Air Force on Friday commenced its "land and go" drill on the 3.5-km stretch of the Ganga Expressway in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, showcasing military preparedness. The 3.5-kilometre-long airstrip is capable of both day and nighttime landings of fighter aircraft. Major fighter jets participating in this exercise include Rafale, Mirage-2000 and Jaguar.