Why in the News?
Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has recently departed for the Desert Flag-10 exercise, being held at the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE.
About Exercise Desert Flag:
- Exercise Desert Flag is a multi-nation air combat exercise held at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
- It offers participating air forces the opportunity to engage in complex fighter operations and enhance combat capabilities in a collaborative environment.
- Focus Areas: Fighter engagements, interoperability, and the exchange of operational knowledge.
- Participants: Air forces from United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, and India.
Significance of the Exercise:
- Improving Interoperability: Enhances the ability of air forces from different nations to work together seamlessly, sharing information and responding to regional security challenges.
- Learning from Global Air Forces: Provides the IAF with exposure to advanced combat tactics and air defence technologies from the world’s top air forces.
- Diplomatic and Strategic Influence: India’s participation underscores its role in global security and enhances its defence diplomacy.
| [UPSC 2008] Hand-in-Hand 2007’, a joint anti-terrorism military training was held by the officers of the Indian Army and officers of the Army of which one of the following countries?
Options: (a) China * (b) Japan (c) Russia (d) USA |
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