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10/04/23 21:23 PM IST

Exercise Cope India 23

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  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off the first phase of Exercise Cope India 23.
About Cope India 23
  • The joint military exercise is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra.
  • The opening phase of the exercise will focus on air mobility and will involve transport aircraft and Special Forces from both air forces.
  • Both sides will field the C-130J and C-17 aircraft, with the USAF operating an MC-130J as well.
  • The exercise also includes the presence of Japanese Air Self Defence Force aircrew, who will participate in the capacity of observers.
  • The war games between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are being held after a gap of four years since it had been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The last edition was held in 2019.
  • The Su-30MKI fighter aircraft will spearhead the IAF contingent which also features the LCA Tejas, IL-78 mid-air refuelers and air-borne early warning aircraft.
Source- PIB

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