IAF fighters to participate in unique exercise in Cairo

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Indian Air Force
IAF deeply appreciates the in-flight refuelling provided by UAE. Air Force MRTT aircraft which assisted the IAF Su-30 MkI formation to seamlessly undertake nearly 6 hours non-stop ferry while proceeding to Egypt for the Tactical Leadership Program.

Indian Air Force would be participating in a month long Tactical Leadership Programme at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School. TLP would be conducted from 24 June to 24 July 2022 in Egypt (Cairo west Airbase) with three Su-30MKI aircraft, two C-17 aircraft and 57 IAF personnel (including C-17 contingent).

According to a press release, it is a unique exercise with Air assets in a Large Force Engagement environment, simulating various conflict scenarios. The exercise is aimed at enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries and exchange of best practices.

“In the present geopolitical scenario, this exercise provides a unique opportunity to showcase the reach and capability of the IAF. It will also provide an opportunity to showcase the Su-30 MKI manufactured in India by HAL and our country’s expertise for deeper indigenisation of spares and components”, said the Indian Air Force release.