In a first, IAF jets to take part in Oman drill
The last exercise, Eastern Bridge-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar.
New Delhi: For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is sending it’s MiG 29 aircraft to an international exercise.
Indian Air Force is participating in a bilateral joint exercise with Royal Air Force Oman (RAFO) “Eastern Bridge-V” sch-eduled from 17-26 Oct-ober at Air Force Base Masirah.
IAF contingent comprises of MiG-29 and C-17 aircraft. MiG-29 will be exercising with Royal Air Force Oman’s Euro-fighter Typhoon, F-16 and Hawk. The exercise will enhance inter-operability during mutual operations between the two Air Forces and will provide an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices.
The last exercise, Eastern Bridge-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar. “The participation of Indian Air Force in the exercise will also promote professional interaction, exchange of experience and operational knowledge,” said a senior IAF official.