EXERCISE WINGED RAIDER

PRELIMS BITS: 

Ex Winged Raider focused on special airborne operations and inter-service collaboration between the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) in the Eastern Theatre.

About Ex Winged Raider

  • Aimed to improve airborne insertion techniques using fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
  • Ensured readiness for rapid troop deployment in diverse environments.

Significance

  • Refined airborne operation skills, enabling swift action to address security challenges.

Inter-Service Synergy

  • Showcased seamless coordination and interoperability between the Army and IAF.

Innovative Training Techniques

  • Chinook helicopter was used for airborne operations, marking a first in the Eastern Theatre.

Historic Flight of Chiefs

  • Army Chief General Dwivedi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh flew together in the LCA Tejas at Aero India 2025.

Aero India 2025

  • The event (10-14 February 2025) highlighted India’s aerospace capabilities and defense partnerships.
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