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EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-VI: UAE
- For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Exercise Desert Flag-VI, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
- Ex Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.
Aim:
To provide operational exposure to the participating forces while training them to undertake simulated air combat operations in a controlled environment.
Exercise Desert Flag-VI:
- Duration: It isbout a three week long exercise scheduled from 3rd – 27th March 2021 at Al-Dhafra air base, UAE.
- Participants: The air forces of the UAE, India, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Koreaand Bahrain.
- India’s Participation: The IAF is participating with six Su-30 MKI, two C-17 Globemasters and one IL-78 tanker aircraft.
Joint Military Exercises with the UAE:
With the UAE, India has In-UAE BILAT (bilateral naval exercise) as well as Desert Eagle-II (bilateral air force exercise).
SOURCE:PIB
