Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 12 Jul 2023 22:25

Multi-nation exercise Tarang Shakti: IAF trains for global operations
https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/multi ... 53222.html
11 July 2023

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 12 Jul 2023 22:26

https://twitter.com/JawedAshraf5/status ... 16801?s=20 ---> A warm welcome in France to India’s indigenously built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, and our naval personnel. Symbol of India’s naval power. Here for the French National Day on July 14th, with PM Narendra Modi as the Guest of Honour. A message of maritime security partnership.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 13 Jul 2023 19:58

VIDEO: https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1679434514333048833?s=20 ---> Indian Air Force's Rafales and 77 personnel-strong contingent will participate in the Flypast during the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France tomorrow.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 18 Jul 2023 01:54

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 12 Aug 2023 13:33

India, Japan, U.S., Australia hold naval exercise off Sydney coast - Nikkei Asia

SYDNEY (Reuters) -- India, Japan, the United States and Australia will hold the Malabar navy exercise off the coast of Sydney on Friday, the first time the war games previously held in the Indian Ocean have taken place in Australia.

Japanese and Indian navy vessels stopped in Pacific Island countries Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea on the way to Sydney, highlighting the strategic importance of the region at a time of friction between China and the United States.

Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet, said at a news conference on Thursday in Sydney that the exercise was "not pointed toward any one country" and would improve the ability of the four forces to work with each other.

"The deterrence that our four nations provide as we operate together as a Quad is a foundation for all the other nations operating in this region," Thomas said.

"Oceania, the island nations that are just northeast of Australia ... all of our nations now are focusing on those countries," he added.

Indian Navy Vice Adm. Dinesh Tripathi said there had been large changes in the world since the United States and India held the first Malabar Exercise in 1992 at the end of the Cold War.

When Australia participated for the first time in 2007, it "sent some signals around the world," he said.

Australia dropped out of the so-called Quad in 2008 after protests from China over its participation in Malabar. The Quad was revived and Australia rejoined Malabar in 2020, although China continues to criticize the grouping as an attempt to contain it.

"The Pacific is very important to us," said Australian fleet commander, Rear Adm. Christopher Smith.

"We understand people have ambition to continue to grow and develop ... but it's about transparency."

Ships from the four nations will be joined by Australian F-35 fighter jets, as well as P-8 surveillance aircraft and submarines.

"The underwater battle space is seen to be the front line in terms of competition and potential future conflicts," Smith said.

Malabar is being held off the east coast of Australia, instead of the west coast which faces the Indian Ocean, because ships were nearby after the larger Talisman Sabre exercise involving 13 nations which closed last week, he said.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Aug 2023 16:58

Exercise Malabar joint naval drills begin off Sydney coast
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-11/ ... /102716176
10 Aug 2023

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Aug 2023 17:03

Navy to take part in Exercise Malabar with indigenous warships
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... s-8887068/
11 August 2023

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 17 Aug 2023 06:35

IAF to host mega multilateral air exercise next year

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will host a mega multilateral military exercise next year that was originally planned for October.

The exercise, 'Tarang Shakti', is likely to be held in the middle of 2024 as a number of participating air forces conveyed to the IAF that they will not be able to join the wargame if it is held this year, sources in the defence and military establishment said on Wednesday.

The exercise is expected to witness participation of around 12 air forces and the focus of the wargame will be to improve military cooperation and enhance interoperability, they said.

It will be the biggest air exercise being organised in India.

It is learnt that air forces of France, the UK, Australia, the US and Japan would participate in the exercise.

Six countries will participate in the Tarang Shakti with their aerial assets like fighter jets, military transport aircraft and mid-air refuellers while six other nations were invited as observers, the sources said.

In the last few months, the Indian Air Force has participated in a number of major overseas exercises.

In April, the Indian Air Force sent four Rafale jets, two C-17 aircraft and two IL-78 mid-air refuellers for a nearly three-week multinational air exercise at France's Mont-de-Marsan military base.

Four Rafale fighter aircraft carried out a "strategic" mission last month over the Indian Ocean region for more than six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities.

In April, the air forces of India and the US carried out Exercise Cope India in Kalaikunda, Panagarh and Agra.

The US deployed B1 Bomber jets and F-15 fighter aircraft besides other assets in the exercise.

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 20 Aug 2023 05:06

In a first, Indian submarine deployed all the way to Australia - Rajat Pandit, ToI

In an extended-range deployment, an Indian submarine will reach Australia for the first time on Sunday, even as the four “Quad” countries are separately conducting the high-voltage Malabar naval exercise off Sydney.

INS Vagir, the fifth of the Scorpene or Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarines that was commissioned in January this year, will participate in various exercises with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) units on the west coast of Australia after arriving at Fremantle on Sunday.

“This is the maiden deployment of an Indian submarine to Australia. It showcases the Indian Navy’s capability and professional acumen to undertake sustained submarine operations at extended ranges from the base port for prolonged durations,” Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said on Saturday.

“Concurrently, on the east coast of Australia, Indian warships and aircraft are taking part in the Malabar exercise with the navies of the US, Japan and Australia from August 11 to 21,” he added.

India has deployed guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata, multi-mission frigate INS Sahyadri and a P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the quadrilateral Malabar exercise. This will be followed by a bilateral exercise between India and Australia called “AUSINDEX” from August 22 to 24.

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 27 Aug 2023 15:18

IAF contingent departs for Egypt to participate in biennial tri-service exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 - ET

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent carrying 150 Indian army personnel departed today to participate in ExerciseBRIGHT STAR-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to take place at Cairo Air Base, Egypt. The exercise is set to take place from August 27 to September 16, 2023.

According to the IAF statement, this is the first time that IAF is participating in Ex BRIGHT STAR-23 which will also see participation of contingents from the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar.

The Indian Air Force contingent will consist of five MiG-29, two IL-78, two C-130 and two C-17 aircraft.
Personnel from the IAF's Garud Special Forces, as well as those from the Numbers 28, 77, 78 and 81 Squadrons will be participating in the exercise.

"The objective of the exercise is to practice planning and execution of joint operations and leading to the formation of bonding across borders, such interactions also provide a means to further strategic relations between participating nations. IAF contingents to flying exercises abroad are thus no less than Diplomats in Flight Suits," informed IAF.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 04 Sep 2023 20:19

https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1698 ... 23686?s=20 ---> Bonds of friendship in the skies over Egypt. Snippets from the Exercise Bright Star, where the IAF IL-78 AAR aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 05 Sep 2023 20:49

https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1698 ... 56505?s=20 ---> Men at work.

Our technicians who work long hours to prepare aircraft for #ExBrightStar 23 are truly our unsung heroes.

#DiplomatsInFlightSuits

- Corporal Anupam Raut

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 23 Sep 2023 12:06

India to send military teams for drills in US and Russia

Continuing to balance its expansive defence ties with both the US and Russia, India will dispatch military contingents to the two countries on Saturday to take part in combat exercises, even as Washington announced a new arms package for Ukraine’s ongoing war effort against Moscow.

The `Yudh Abhyas’ exercise with the US in Alaska is a top-notch bilateral endeavour, while the one at Vladivostok in Russia is a multi-nation counter-terrorism drill, in which China will also participate.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 30 Oct 2023 18:58

An exercise between the Philippine Air Force and the US Air Force brought out an interesting outcome. But don't read too much into it.

https://x.com/MonteroMax/status/1718806 ... 34279?s=20 ---> Speaking of FA-50, the Philippine Air Force published recently that it was able to do a simulated Fox 2 kill against a USAF F-22 Raptor during Exercise COPE THUNDER 2023 last July 2023. Question is if the Raptors are giving their all in the air-to-air combat exercise.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 01 Nov 2023 20:57

https://x.com/EAC_IAF/status/1719732363587183031?s=20 ---> Update on Exercise Poorvi Akash 23. Variety of Operational, Maintenance and Administrative activities conducted to check preparedness and carry out realistic training. The indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) is also participating in the exercise.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 02 Nov 2023 20:42

Enhancing maritime surveillance and relationships
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/ ... ationships
01 November 2023

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 04 Nov 2023 20:46

VIDEO: https://x.com/SWComd_IA/status/1720356389619663026?s=20 ---> "Bash on Regardless"

Ranbankura Kavach conducted Annual Field Firing towards achieving Mission Readiness and Combat Efficiency.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 04 Nov 2023 20:48

https://x.com/EAC_IAF/status/1720123914662346841?s=20 ---> Today as a part of the ongoing Ex Poorvi Akash in the EAC, round the clock operational, maintenance and other critical activities were undertaken across the entire command.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 04 Nov 2023 20:53

https://x.com/EAC_IAF/status/1720813980644761803?s=20 ---> The Annual Command level Ex 'Poorvi Akash' which showcased the operation readiness capabilities of the IAF & the EAC in particular, culminated on 04 Nov 23. A variety of operations, maintenance & administration activities were conducted to check the preparedness & the exercise achieved all its objectives.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 08 Nov 2023 18:25

IAF northeast wargames along China border showcase joint ops with Army, 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence missile systems
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 107200823/
07 Nov 2023

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 21 Nov 2023 19:53

https://x.com/HQ_IDS_India/status/17266 ... 31023?s=20 ---> As part of the Tri Services Foreign Service Attaches (FSA) Tour, officers witnessed Firepower and Manoeuvre Demonstration showcasing Operational Capability of the Strike Corps in Integrated Theatre operations.

https://x.com/HQ_IDS_India/status/17266 ... 01630?s=20 ---> The demonstrations showcased surveillance by drones, target pulverization using lethal firepower of long & medium range artillery in conjunction with indigenous Attack Helicopter Rudra and assault on objective by a Combat Group. The FSAs also laid wreaths at the Jaisalmer War Memorial.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 21 Nov 2023 19:55

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1725554 ... 61684?s=20 ---> Going all out. Pinaka, Smerch and Grad rocket artillery systems fire during Exercise Agni Prahar, courtesy of the Bhopal based 21 Strike Corps (Sudarshan Chakra Corps).

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 28 Nov 2023 20:42

https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1729 ... 51472?s=20 ---> Air station at the Andaman & Nicobar Command during Exercise Dweep Shakti.

A-50 Phalcon

SU-30MKI

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 23 Jan 2024 20:59

Joint Military Exercises: Indian Army Engages With Egypt And Kyrgyzstan
https://bharatshakti.in/joint-military- ... yrgyzstan/
23 Jan 2024

A Sharma · Post by **A Sharma** » 25 Jan 2024 03:39

IAF plays war games amid record India Navy presence in Arabian Sea

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 25 Jan 2024 04:34

'Desert Knight': India, France, UAE conduct mega air exercise over Arabian Sea
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 122153.cms
24 Jan 2024

bala · Post by **bala** » 27 Jan 2024 11:26

India, Saudi Arabia to conduct joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ in Rajasthan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAfDVYSMfXc

// very interesting. If India feeds wrong coordinates for SA during the exercise and oops SA sends a few across the border, kya hoga. The Pukes will forgive their forefather?

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 05 Feb 2024 19:53

IAF’s Vayu Shakti 2024 to showcase many firsts, line-up includes debut of Rafale & India-made Prachanda
https://theprint.in/defence/iafs-vayu-s ... a/1950865/
02 February 2024

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 05 Feb 2024 21:24

VIDEO: https://x.com/kishanchand_89/status/175 ... 20931?s=20 ---> Rafale fire power demo for first time in India in full display firing #Mica missile during Vayu Shakti exercise of @IAF_MCC on 17 Feb 2024 at Pokhran.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 05 Feb 2024 21:27

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1753978438044815423?s=20 ---> Su-30MKI being fitted with the Griffin Laser Guided Bomb during Vayushakti 2024.

Photo - Mr Aatish Pillai.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2024 20:18

Check out the aircraft that is being armed

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1755048009543614899?s=20 ---> Unseen, but undeterred - the magnificent men behind our flying machines. Exercise #Vayushakti24.

Cain Marko · Post by **Cain Marko** » 08 Feb 2024 04:22

Rakesh wrote: ↑07 Feb 2024 20:18 Check out the aircraft that is being armed

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1755048009543614899?s=20 ---> Unseen, but undeterred - the magnificent men behind our flying machines. Exercise #Vayushakti24.

Admiral saar, WTF is that? Really curious. I can't think of a single bird in IAF livery with such a short wingspan. Looks almost like the ERJ145 but it can't be...a Dassault Falcon? What is it?

Nalla Baalu · Post by **Nalla Baalu** » 08 Feb 2024 05:47

Cain Marko wrote: ↑08 Feb 2024 04:22
Rakesh wrote: ↑07 Feb 2024 20:18 Check out the aircraft that is being armed

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1755048009543614899?s=20 ---> Unseen, but undeterred - the magnificent men behind our flying machines. Exercise #Vayushakti24.
Admiral saar, WTF is that? Really curious. I can't think of a single bird in IAF livery with such a short wingspan. Looks almost like the ERJ145 but it can't be...a Dassault Falcon? What is it?

Presume it is BAE Hawk AJT, or HAL IJT given how low the wings are relative to the personnel.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 08 Feb 2024 05:58

Nalla Baalu wrote: ↑08 Feb 2024 05:47
Cain Marko wrote: ↑08 Feb 2024 04:22
Admiral saar, WTF is that? Really curious. I can't think of a single bird in IAF livery with such a short wingspan. Looks almost like the ERJ145 but it can't be...a Dassault Falcon? What is it?
Presume it is BAE Hawk AJT, or HAL IJT given how low the wings are relative to the personnel.

It is BAe Hawk AJT onlee. Do you see the serial number (3648) in the third image?

The fact that they are incorporating an Advanced Jet Trainer into the VayuShakti exercise is noteworthy. Not the first time they are using it though. This exact same airframe was used in Iron Fist 2013. See image below...

Image Source: https://www.sps-aviation.com/story/?id=1171

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 09 Feb 2024 20:18

https://x.com/SpokespersonMoD/status/17 ... 31104?s=20 ---> Locked and loaded! An Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter aircraft prepares for a practice bombing mission of Exercise VayuShakti at the Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan scheduled on 17 Feb 2024.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 09 Feb 2024 20:28

https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1755881877502914844?s=20 ---> Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness (CMDA) across the Indo-Pacific.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Feb 2024 07:20

VIDEO: https://x.com/SpokespersonMoD/status/17 ... 30485?s=20 ---> Pokhran, Rajasthan: From twilight till dark night, the skies will be alive with the thunderous roar of fighter jets & applause of the audience. Witness the spectacle of power & precision LIVE on 17th February, 2024 at Pokhran.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Feb 2024 07:25

IAF TEAM INDUCTS FOR THE SINGAPORE AIR SHOW 2024
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2005395
12 Feb 2024

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1757231053767676052?s=20 ---> The IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team will be showcasing their spectacular aerobatic manoeuvres at the Singapore Air Show, from 20 Feb 24 onwards.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Feb 2024 20:22

https://x.com/thewittynoise/status/1757 ... 53949?s=20 ---> Two aircraft from the @MarineNationale (the Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft) and @Armee_de_lair (the Airbus A400M, transport aircraft) have touched down in INS Dega, Vizag to conduct bilateral exercises with the Indian Navy in a constant strive to enhance interoperability between the forces of the two nations.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 19 Mar 2024 19:21

Behold The Explosive Spectacle Of India’s Unrivaled Airpower Demonstration
https://www.twz.com/air/behold-the-expl ... onstration
15 March 2024

Air-to-air, air-to-ground and surface-to-air live firings, as well as commando raids, are all part of India’s incredible airpower demo.