Exercise Desert Flag VI

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The Exercise Desert Flag Vi has been scheduled from March 3 to 21 where Indian Air force will participate for the first time.

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The air forces of the UAE, the US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain will also participate in the event. The exercise will take place at the Al-Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The exercise Desert Flag is an annual multi-national large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.

The IAF is taking part with six Su-30 MKI, two C-17 and one IL-78 tanker aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster will provide support for the induction and de-induction of the IAF contingent.

The Su-30 MKI aircraft will carry, routing directly from India to the exercise area with aerial refuelling support from the IL-78 tanker aircraft.

The objective of the exercise is to impart operational exposure to the participating forces, while training them to undertake simulated air combat operations in a guided environment.

This exercise will enhance the operational capabilities of participating teams, and will also be a mutual exchange of best practices.

The large-scale exercise will provide a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, experience, enhance operational capabilities and interoperability.

This process of exercise and interaction with the participating nations in a dynamic and realistic warfare environment will also contribute to strengthen international relations.