IAF Participation in Exercise Desert Flag-10: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Al Dhafra Air Base from April 21 to May 8, 2025.
Aircraft Deployed: The IAF is fielding MiG-29 air superiority fighters and Jaguar ground attack aircraft known for their deep strike capabilities.
Multinational Participation: Air forces from Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States are also participating alongside the UAE and India.
Exercise Objective: The exercise aims to conduct complex fighter engagements, facilitate the exchange of operational knowledge, share best practices, and enhance air combat tactics among participating air forces.
Enhancing Interoperability: Participation in Exercise Desert Flag-10 enhances mutual understanding, interoperability, and strengthens military cooperation between India and other participating nations.
Commitment to Defence Ties: The IAF’s participation underscores India’s commitment to strengthening defense ties and interoperability with friendly nations in the region and globally.
Premier Multinational Exercise: Exercise Desert Flag is a premier exercise designed to simulate complex aerial combat scenarios under realistic operational conditions.
