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Source- This post on Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 has been created based on the article “INDIAN AIR FORCE TEAM RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE UDARA SHAKTI 2024 AT MALAYSIA” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024.
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Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team returned to India after participating in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia.
About Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 was a joint air exercise conducted from August 5 to 9, 2024, in Kuantan, Malaysia. 2. It was between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). |
| Objective | The primary aim was to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two air forces by sharing knowledge and learning from each other’s experiences. |
| Participants | The IAF deployed Su-30MKI fighter jets, while the RMAF fielded Su-30MKM fighters, both of which are similar in design. |
| Training | 1. Pilots from both air forces engaged in air combat missions to better understand each other’s operational tactics and procedures. 2. This training aimed to improve their ability to work together in future joint operations. 3. Technical experts from the IAF and RMAF participated in discussions focused on aircraft maintenance. 4. They collaborated to identify best practices for maintaining their aircraft, enhancing readiness for future missions. |
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