In 2015 the Indian Aviation Research Centre ( ARC ) became interested in acquiring four V-22 Ospreys for personnel evacuation in hostile conditions , logistic supplies , and deployment of the Special Frontier Force ( SFF ) in border areas . India had seen the Osprey perform in relief operations of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake . Elements of the Indian Navy have also looked at the V-22 rather than the E-2D for Airborne early warning and control to replace the short-range Kamov Ka-31 . India is interested in purchasing six attack version V-22s for rapid troop insertion in border areas
April 2015 Nepal earthquake
April 2015 Nepal earthquake
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey