U.S. and India call for more joint air exercises

U.S. and India call for more joint air exercises

News:

Cope India 2018, a 12-day joint exercise is being held between the U.S. and Indian Air Force

Important Facts:

About Cope India 2018

1. Ex Cope India 2018 is the fourth edition in the series of Bilateral Joint exercise held between IAF and USAF, which is conducted in India
2. The previous editions of the Cope India Exercise were held in 2004, 2008 and 2009 respectively.
3. The exercise is being held at two Air Force bases- Kalaikunda and Panagarh
4. The aim of exercise is to provide operational exposure and undertake mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing operational capability

Other Military Exercises between USA and India

• Yudh Abhyas
• Vajra Prahar
• Malabar Exercise (India, USA and Japan)