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Now this is very interesting....
Where was Blue Flag 2021 held? And from which nation is this F-16 from? That is an IAF Mirage 2000TI taking off during Blue Flag 2021.
Answer is in the link. Don't be a cheater! And as per the link, they have visited Israel before for similar exercises.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC1gkmQWYAM ... ame=medium --->
Where was Blue Flag 2021 held? And from which nation is this F-16 from? That is an IAF Mirage 2000TI taking off during Blue Flag 2021.
Answer is in the link. Don't be a cheater! And as per the link, they have visited Israel before for similar exercises.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC1gkmQWYAM ... ame=medium --->
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^^^ Admiral IIRC that roundel looks suspiciously like the Jordanian air force emblem. Believe they fly f16 c/d - mlu and blk 50/52.
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Indeedandy B wrote:^^^ Admiral IIRC that roundel looks suspiciously like the Jordanian air force emblem. Believe they fly f16 c/d - mlu and blk 50/52.
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https://twitter.com/_devildog_mm_/statu ... 37702?s=20 ---> Additional cool photos from Exercise Blue Flag 2021, including a new photo of Mirage 2000I "Vajra" that was the reserve aircraft in the Indian Air Force contingent. Photo via: DVIDS.
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India, Singapore and Thailand holding mega naval exercise in Andaman Sea - ET
The navies of India, Singapore and Thailand on Monday carried out a series of complex military drills in the Andaman Sea on the first day of a two-day mega naval exercise. The Indian Navy said the exercise highlights the growing synergy, coordination and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies.
It has deployed missile corvette Karmuk while Singapore is being represented by RSS Tenacious, a formidable class frigate. Thailand has sent Khamrosin class anti-submarine patrol craft Thayanchon to the SITMEX exercise. The exercise is being conducted annually since 2019 with an aim to enhance mutual inter-operability, imbibing best practices among the three navies. The maiden edition of SITMEX was hosted by the Indian Navy off Port Blair in September 2019 while it was organised in 2020 by the Republic of Singapore Navy.
The 2021 edition of the exercise is being hosted by Royal Thai Navy. ''The exercise is being conducted as a 'non-contact, at sea only' exercise in view of COVID-19 restrictions and highlights growing synergy, coordination and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies,'' the Indian Navy said in a statement. ''The two days of maritime drills will witness the three navies engaged in various tactical exercises including naval manoeuvres and surface warfare drills,'' it said. The Navy said the exercise will fortify the long-standing bond of friendship and further enhance the cooperation between the participating navies towards augmenting the overall maritime security in the region. The Indian Navy has been gradually expanding its presence in the Indian Ocean region in the last few years.
Notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Navy participated in maritime exercises in the last few months with a number of countries. Last month, India held the Malabar exercise that was also participated by the navies of the US, Japan and Australia. India invited Australia for the exercise last year as well as this year effectively making it a drill by all the Quad member nations.
The Quad, comprising India, the US, Australia and Japan, is aimed at ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region that witnessed increasing Chinese military assertiveness in recent years. China has been suspicious about the purpose of the Malabar exercise as it feels that the annual war game is an effort to contain its influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The size of the Rambha! WOW!
https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1461 ... 13094?s=20 ---> "Distance is just a test of how far friendship can travel."
@IAF_MCC & @Armee_de_lair aircraft participated in a Large Force Engagement exercise over the Western Seaboard, furthering mutual cooperation and friendly ties.
https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1461 ... 13094?s=20 ---> "Distance is just a test of how far friendship can travel."
@IAF_MCC & @Armee_de_lair aircraft participated in a Large Force Engagement exercise over the Western Seaboard, furthering mutual cooperation and friendly ties.
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Multi-agency exercise 'Sagar Shakti' ends in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Nov 22 (PTI) A four-day multi-agency exercise of armed forces and other security organisations, that involved comprehensive coordination and sharing of operational data among them to overcome emerging threats, concluded in Gujarat on Monday.
The Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force and Gujarat security apparatus took part in the drill held in the creek sector of Kutch peninsula in Gujarat, an official release said.
The multi-agency manoeuvre named "Sagar Shakti" was organised between November 19 and 22 as part of the Dakshin Shakti exercise underway in training areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat, it stated.
Gujarat agencies, including the police, marine police and the fisheries department participated in the exercise, said the release issued by the Press Information Bureau.
"The exercise involved insertion of troops and manoeuvres by forces in all three dimensions simultaneously in an integrated manner," it stated. The participants practised comprehensive coordination involving the latest technology, including response mechanism, real time communication, and sharing of operational data to overcome emerging multi-dimensional threats, said the release.
The exercise was witnessed by senior officials of participating agencies, it stated. "This was the first time that an effective punch of a Field Training Exercise has been packed in the response mechanism which functions under a robust Central Operation Room (COR) comprising troops of multiple forces.
"The integration and coordination achieved was apparent and applauded by senior officials," said the release.[/quote]
http://www.ptinews.com/news/12911998_Mu ... jarat.htmlEx DakshinShakti :30000 troops of the and National Int Org are actively participating in the Exercise.Ex is the largest training being conducted by the Army since onset of #COVID 19pandemic.
Multi-agency exercise 'Sagar Shakti' ends in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Nov 22 (PTI) A four-day multi-agency exercise of armed forces and other security organisations, that involved comprehensive coordination and sharing of operational data among them to overcome emerging threats, concluded in Gujarat on Monday.
The Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force and Gujarat security apparatus took part in the drill held in the creek sector of Kutch peninsula in Gujarat, an official release said.
The multi-agency manoeuvre named "Sagar Shakti" was organised between November 19 and 22 as part of the Dakshin Shakti exercise underway in training areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat, it stated.
Gujarat agencies, including the police, marine police and the fisheries department participated in the exercise, said the release issued by the Press Information Bureau.
"The exercise involved insertion of troops and manoeuvres by forces in all three dimensions simultaneously in an integrated manner," it stated. The participants practised comprehensive coordination involving the latest technology, including response mechanism, real time communication, and sharing of operational data to overcome emerging multi-dimensional threats, said the release.
The exercise was witnessed by senior officials of participating agencies, it stated. "This was the first time that an effective punch of a Field Training Exercise has been packed in the response mechanism which functions under a robust Central Operation Room (COR) comprising troops of multiple forces.
"The integration and coordination achieved was apparent and applauded by senior officials," said the release.[/quote]
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https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/ ... 28997?s=20 ---> IAF to hold air combat exercise with Japanese Air Force F-15s this year. The exercise will focus on Defensive Counter Air (DCA) tactics.
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https://twitter.com/SeaSkipper/status/1 ... 35363?s=20 ---> Navy French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle operating with an Indian Navy Kalvari Class submarine.
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https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/ ... 50561?s=20 ---> For the 2nd year in a row; Canadian Navy beats US Navy, Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Navy and South Korean Navy to win top position at the Ex Sea Dragon ASW exercise (MPA based).
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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 78981?s=20 ---> Interesting photos from the Indian Navy. Joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar was conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast. To validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command & enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army + Coast Guard.
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https://twitter.com/StudSatan/status/14 ... 27841?s=20 ---> Polish SOF at CIJWS (Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School) for Exercise Tiger Claw.
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^^ That picture is ancient. I believe 5-6 years old.
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https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... tbC8khWAxw ---> Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has commenced the sixth edition of "Eastern Bridge" air power exercise at Air Force Station, Jodhpur.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... tbC8khWAxw ---> The IAF will pitch Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000I and Jaguar IS fighter aircraft in co-operation with RAFO F-16C/D Block 52 fighter aircraft, 5 of which arrived in India on 19 February 2022.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... tbC8khWAxw ---> The exercise aims at improving the ties and interoperability between the two states situated an a strategic position in the respective subcontinents. The forces will also be conducting necessary DACT sessions to bolster the air combat tactics against specific platforms.
https://twitter.com/Sandeep_Mave/status ... tbC8khWAxw ---> Royal Omani Air Force F-16s lined up at a airbase in India for Ex Eastern Bridge. Probably Jodhpur AFS.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... tbC8khWAxw ---> The IAF will pitch Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000I and Jaguar IS fighter aircraft in co-operation with RAFO F-16C/D Block 52 fighter aircraft, 5 of which arrived in India on 19 February 2022.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... tbC8khWAxw ---> The exercise aims at improving the ties and interoperability between the two states situated an a strategic position in the respective subcontinents. The forces will also be conducting necessary DACT sessions to bolster the air combat tactics against specific platforms.
https://twitter.com/Sandeep_Mave/status ... tbC8khWAxw ---> Royal Omani Air Force F-16s lined up at a airbase in India for Ex Eastern Bridge. Probably Jodhpur AFS.
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https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... 4qY-rkxTjg ---> A delegation of Indian Air Force officers will be taking part as observers in the upcoming "Iniochos" multinational exercise scheduled to be held in Greece between March 28 to April 8, 2022.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... 4qY-rkxTjg ---> The United States of America, Canada, France, Israel, Italy, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Austria, will be sending their aircraft and personnel to train alongside Hellenic Air Force, conducting simulated air defense, airstrikes, and rescue operations.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... 4qY-rkxTjg ---> Egypt, Albania, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Croatia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, will join alongside India in the observers list.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... 4qY-rkxTjg ---> The United States of America, Canada, France, Israel, Italy, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Austria, will be sending their aircraft and personnel to train alongside Hellenic Air Force, conducting simulated air defense, airstrikes, and rescue operations.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... 4qY-rkxTjg ---> Egypt, Albania, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Croatia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, will join alongside India in the observers list.
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From the Ex Blue Flag 2021
Spot the AH-64E(I) Pilot/WSO at around 3:40 ish
The Vajra take off footage with full reheat is very ASMR
Spot the AH-64E(I) Pilot/WSO at around 3:40 ish
The Vajra take off footage with full reheat is very ASMR
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https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... FgVhR73Q9g ---> The Indian Navy's P-8I long range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft arrived at La Reunion Island in Southern IOR on 09 May 2022, on a five day deployment to engage with French Navy warships operating in the region.
https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... FgVhR73Q9g ---> During the deployment, the P-8I will also undertake Coordinated Surveillance missions in area to enhance Maritime Security & Safety in the Southern Indian Ocean, including the Mozambique Channel.
https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... FgVhR73Q9g ---> The P-8I aircraft, with advanced capabilities, endurance & demonstrated reach, had previously operated from La Reunion in March 2020. Indian and French navies have been regularly undertaking coordinated operations, as part of the Varuna series of bilateral exercises.
https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... FgVhR73Q9g ---> During the deployment, the P-8I will also undertake Coordinated Surveillance missions in area to enhance Maritime Security & Safety in the Southern Indian Ocean, including the Mozambique Channel.
https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... FgVhR73Q9g ---> The P-8I aircraft, with advanced capabilities, endurance & demonstrated reach, had previously operated from La Reunion in March 2020. Indian and French navies have been regularly undertaking coordinated operations, as part of the Varuna series of bilateral exercises.
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Video in the link below...
https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/1 ... 7uH9scgdHA ----> "The Quad isn't a military alliance as far as India is concerned": Adm Biswajit Dasgupta, FOC-in-C @INEasternNaval1 on the sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore. Indian Delegation is being led by the C-in-C, Vizag Command.
https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/1 ... 7uH9scgdHA ----> "The Quad isn't a military alliance as far as India is concerned": Adm Biswajit Dasgupta, FOC-in-C @INEasternNaval1 on the sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore. Indian Delegation is being led by the C-in-C, Vizag Command.
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https://twitter.com/eamonhamilton/statu ... sdxe97AQ4Q ---> ICYMI: Exercise Pitch Black 22 will feature:
-Japan, South Korea, and Germany making their flying debut
-India returning with Flankers, France with Rafales
-USMC bringing F-35Bs
-No less than 6 Airbus MRTT operators
-Japan, South Korea, and Germany making their flying debut
-India returning with Flankers, France with Rafales
-USMC bringing F-35Bs
-No less than 6 Airbus MRTT operators
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https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The Indian Air Force will take part in multinational Exercise "Pitch Black 2022", scheduled to be held in Australia's Northern Territory. Three RAAF Bases: Darwin, Tindal and Amberley, will be employed to host the participating contingents.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The three week program will see participation of 17 nations, 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel working in co-ordination to perform simulated mission training in all weather and day/night scenario.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The Indian Air Force took part in 2018 edition, which was also the last edition of the biennial exercise. The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The Indian Air Force is reportedly planning to resend the Sukhoi Su-30MKI "IndoFlanker" In 2018, 4 airframes from No.102 "Trisonics" squadron was involved in the multinational event that flew alongside some of the most skilled pilots and capable fighter aircraft in the world.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The three week program will see participation of 17 nations, 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel working in co-ordination to perform simulated mission training in all weather and day/night scenario.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The Indian Air Force took part in 2018 edition, which was also the last edition of the biennial exercise. The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> The Indian Air Force is reportedly planning to resend the Sukhoi Su-30MKI "IndoFlanker" In 2018, 4 airframes from No.102 "Trisonics" squadron was involved in the multinational event that flew alongside some of the most skilled pilots and capable fighter aircraft in the world.
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Look at that smoke from the pair of Rambhas
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> Tactical Leadership Program. Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI "IndoFlanker" in formation with Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M "Fulcrum", Dassault Rafale F3R, F-16A/C "Fighting Falcon" and United States Air Force F-16C "Viper", over the Pyramids of Giza.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> TLP is a month long exercise, that will involve large force employments to achieve desired objectives in simulated environment, while also enhancing the partnership and co-ordination among the friendly nations.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> Tactical Leadership Program. Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI "IndoFlanker" in formation with Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M "Fulcrum", Dassault Rafale F3R, F-16A/C "Fighting Falcon" and United States Air Force F-16C "Viper", over the Pyramids of Giza.
https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/15 ... HpqLX-u5JQ ---> TLP is a month long exercise, that will involve large force employments to achieve desired objectives in simulated environment, while also enhancing the partnership and co-ordination among the friendly nations.
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https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/ ... 8lOhAWRqVg ---> Egyptian fighter pilots impressed by TTPs of the IAF's TACDE FCLs.
https://twitter.com/ZooBw/status/154535 ... 8lOhAWRqVg --->
TTP - Tactics Techniques and Procedures
TACDE - Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment
FCL - Fighter Combat Leader (course)
https://twitter.com/ZooBw/status/154535 ... 8lOhAWRqVg --->
TTP - Tactics Techniques and Procedures
TACDE - Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment
FCL - Fighter Combat Leader (course)
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IAF pilots getting rides in Egyptian Air Force F-16s....
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 8lOhAWRqVg ---> An Indian Air Force contingent is reaching the midway point of the Tactical Leadership Program at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School (Cairo West Airbase). IAF is participating with three Su-30MKI aircraft. Two C-17 aircraft were used for induction of the contingent.
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 8lOhAWRqVg ---> IAF Su-30MKI's undertook a non-stop ferry of 6 hours from Jamnagar airbase (India) to Cairo West airbase (Egypt), overflying four countries. IAF aircraft participated in missions by day/night, air to air/ground, CSAR activity alongside Egyptian F-16, Rafale & MiG-29 aircraft.
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 8lOhAWRqVg ---> An Indian Air Force contingent is reaching the midway point of the Tactical Leadership Program at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School (Cairo West Airbase). IAF is participating with three Su-30MKI aircraft. Two C-17 aircraft were used for induction of the contingent.
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 8lOhAWRqVg ---> IAF Su-30MKI's undertook a non-stop ferry of 6 hours from Jamnagar airbase (India) to Cairo West airbase (Egypt), overflying four countries. IAF aircraft participated in missions by day/night, air to air/ground, CSAR activity alongside Egyptian F-16, Rafale & MiG-29 aircraft.
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https://twitter.com/DefenceDecode/statu ... YF6ZMI9rGw ---> Indian Air Force to participate in Exercise Pitch Black being organised by the Australian Air Force, with its Su-30MKI combat aircraft along with its transport aircraft. The exercise will host up to 2,500 personnel and up to 100 aircraft from around the globe including France and Germany.
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Indian Navy Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise In Atlantic Ocean Alongside France
https://www.republicworld.com/world-new ... eshow.html
01 August 2022
https://www.republicworld.com/world-new ... eshow.html
01 August 2022
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US to take part in military exercise near India's disputed border with China
(CNN)The United States is to take part in a joint military exercise with India less than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the South Asian country's disputed border with China.
The military drills will be held in mid-October at an altitude of 10,000 feet in Auli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and will focus on high-altitude warfare training, according to a senior Indian Army officer with knowledge of the matter.
Auli is about 95 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), an inhospitable piece of land where the disputed border between India and China is roughly demarcated.
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French Air Force contingent stops over in India during Indo-Pacific deployment
https://in.ambafrance.org/French-Air-Fo ... ment-19130
11 August 2022
https://twitter.com/FranceinIndia/statu ... _GkYIUP06g ---> Last night, a French Air Force contingent with 3 Rafale jets made a stopover at Air Force Station Sulur as part of a 16,000 km-long air power projection mission in the #IndoPacific. Thank you @IAF_MCC - great show of trust & interoperability! @Armee_de_lair.
https://in.ambafrance.org/French-Air-Fo ... ment-19130
11 August 2022
https://twitter.com/FranceinIndia/statu ... _GkYIUP06g ---> Last night, a French Air Force contingent with 3 Rafale jets made a stopover at Air Force Station Sulur as part of a 16,000 km-long air power projection mission in the #IndoPacific. Thank you @IAF_MCC - great show of trust & interoperability! @Armee_de_lair.
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https://twitter.com/livefist/status/155 ... 4YDkzl8pww ---> BIG: First ever India-Malaysia Air Force exercise Udarashakti about to begin at RMAF Kuantan. Su-30s from both sides participating.
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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... y-9MtAGWzg ---> IAF exercise in Malaysia. The Indian Air Force is participating with Su-30MKI & C-17, while the RMAF will be flying the Su-30MKM. The IAF's Su-30MKIs received fuel from the IL-78MKI air-to-air refueling aircraft & flew non-stop from India to Malaysia while inducting for the air exercise.
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Interior photo of the A330 MRTT, a platform that the IAF would like to take on as a lease....
https://twitter.com/MalvinasData/status ... Bs5i-s2rCA ---> Three AAE Rafale Bs, accompanied by two A330 MRTTs and two A400M Atlases, made a strategic screening between France and New Caledonia in less than 72 hours after two stops, the first in India and the second in Australia.
https://twitter.com/MalvinasData/status ... Bs5i-s2rCA ---> Three AAE Rafale Bs, accompanied by two A330 MRTTs and two A400M Atlases, made a strategic screening between France and New Caledonia in less than 72 hours after two stops, the first in India and the second in Australia.
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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... Bs5i-s2rCA ---> IAF exercise in Malaysia 'Udarashakti'
Indian Air Force participated with Su-30MKIs & C-17, while the RMAF flew Su-30MKMs. The 4 day exercise culminated on 16 Aug 22 and the closing ceremony was marked with a 7 aircraft formation flypast by both Air Forces.
Indian Air Force participated with Su-30MKIs & C-17, while the RMAF flew Su-30MKMs. The 4 day exercise culminated on 16 Aug 22 and the closing ceremony was marked with a 7 aircraft formation flypast by both Air Forces.
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Any news about Yudh Abhyas that was to happen with US forces near LAC in Uttarakhand these days?
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I believe it is underway, unless I am getting mixed up with some other exercise.Cyrano wrote:Any news about Yudh Abhyas that was to happen with US forces near LAC in Uttarakhand these days?
I thought I saw it on Twitter. I will have to check.
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A novice question, but what would it take for the IAF to bring the LCA to these joint exercises.
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I changed your username from amitg1976 to Amit_G, as numbers are not permitted in usernames.Amit_G wrote:A novice question, but what would it take for the IAF to bring the LCA to these joint exercises.
To answer your question, not much I believe. Tejas has flown to Malaysia and Bahrain, so not a big deal. As of now though, both squadrons are undergoing various duties at Sulur AFS i.e. some airframes are being converted to the Mk1A flying prototypes, other airframes are being retrofitted for a variety of A2A and A2G munitions, etc.
But they should be able to spare some airframes if required, but it also depends on what the nations are looking to get out of this exercise.
Since Malaysia and India, both operate the Su-30, it makes sense to have them fly and train together. Different crews from different countries, flying a similar platform and that presents countless opportunities for both sides to learn. It is not just the aircrew that is learning, but the ground/maintenance crews are learning valuable lessons from each other.
Going forward, when foreign countries request to visit India for joint exercises...perhaps the joint exercise planning team at Air HQ could see if inducting some FOC Tejas Mk1 airframes - from No 18 Squadron - for the exercise would give some valuable training for Tejas air and ground crews. From that point, then work up.
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IIRC it was scheduled for October.Cyrano wrote:Any news about Yudh Abhyas that was to happen with US forces near LAC in Uttarakhand these days?
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Edited later:Roop wrote:IIRC it was scheduled for October.Cyrano wrote:Any news about Yudh Abhyas that was to happen with US forces near LAC in Uttarakhand these days?
My mistake. Apparently this exercise is currently in progress (saw it on a YT clip).
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There's a YT link 3-4 posts above...