- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking part in a mega multinational exercise Red Flag 24 hosted by the U.S.
- An IAF contingent arrived at the Eielson AF Base of the U.S. Air Force, in Alaska to participate in the upcoming edition of the multi-national exercise Red Flag 24.
- The IAF has deployed Rafale fighter jets supported by its IL-78 air-to-air refuellers and the C-17 transport aircraft.
- Red Flag is a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise. It is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment.
RIMPACK
- The Indian Navy is deploying the indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik for Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) scheduled to be held in Hawaii.
- INS Shivalik departed to Yokosuka, Japan to participate in the Japan-India maritime exercise JIMEX-24 and then onward to RIMPAC-24.
- It is aimed at enhancing the degree of interoperability with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, U.S. Navy and other partner navies participating in RIMPAC 24.
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