Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate for the first
time in Exercise Desert Flag which is beginning in Al-Dhafra airbase in
UAE from today. Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multi-national large
force employment warfare exercise hosted by the United Arab Emirates Air
Force. The Indian Air Force is participating in the Exercise along with
air forces of United Arab Emirates, United States of America, France,
Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain. The exercise will conclude on
27th of this month.
The Indian Air Force is participating with six Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, two
C-17 and one IL-78 tanker aircraft. C-17 Globemaster will provide
support for induction or de-induction of the IAF contingent. Su-30 MKI
aircraft will undertake long range ferry, routing direct from India to
the exercise area with aerial refueling support from IL-78 tanker
aircraft. The aim of the exercise is to provide operational exposure to
the participating forces while training them to undertake simulated air
combat operations in a controlled environment.
The participating forces will get an opportunity to enhance their
operational capabilities along with mutual exchange of best
practices. The large-scale exercise involving diverse fighter aircraft
from across the globe will provide the participating forces, including
IAF, a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, experience, enhance
operational capabilities and interoperability. Exercising and
interaction with the participating nations in a dynamic and realistic
warfare environment will also contribute to strengthen international
relations.
Over the last decade, IAF has regularly
hosted and participated in multi-national operational exercises, wherein
collaborative engagements are undertaken amongst the best air forces of
the world.
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