Desert Flag-10

Exercise Desert Flag-10 Participation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.

Location and Dates: The exercise took place at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, from April 21st to May 8th, 2025.

Participating Nations: Air forces from Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the UAE also participated.

IAF Deployment: The IAF deployed MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft, showcasing its frontline combat capabilities.

Exercise Objectives: The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, and mutual understanding among participating nations through complex air combat scenarios and the exchange of global best practices. It allows for diverse fighter engagements and the sharing of operational knowledge with some of the world’s most capable air forces.

Significance: Participation strengthens defence ties and interoperability with friendly nations in the region and beyond, underscoring India’s commitment to military cooperation.

India-UAE Defence Cooperation: Exercise Desert Flag is part of a broader framework of India-UAE defence cooperation, which includes other exercises like Desert Cyclone (land), Desert Eagle (air), Zayed Talwar (naval), and Desert Knight (trilateral with France).