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The Indian Navy has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for four amphibious aircraft to be wet-leased for four years, aimed at bolstering coastal security and supporting logistics, search and rescue, and anti-piracy operations. This initiative, which has been in progress since 2011, includes plans to base the aircraft in the Andaman Islands and is part of a broader effort to enhance military capabilities, including a Rs 300 crore drone procurement from Bharat Forge. Additionally, India is negotiating with Japan on defense technology cooperation amid challenges posed by Japan's strict export regulations.