In a first, IAF to participate in Exercise Desert Flag VI in UAE

March 02, 2021 22:01

The Indian Air Force will participate in the Exercise Desert Flag-VI along with the air forces of the UAE, the US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain for the first time, it said on Tuesday.

The exercise is scheduled from March 3 to 21 at the Al-Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates.

The Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multi-national large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.

"The IAF is participating for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-VI along with air forces of United Arab Emirates, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain," a statement issued by it said.

The IAF is participating with six Su-30 MKI, two C-17 and one IL-78 tanker aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster will provide support for the induction and de-induction of the IAF contingent.

-- PTI

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