Indian Air Force Joins Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAE
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Desert Flag-10 |
| Location | Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | April 21 to May 8, 2025 |
| Indian Contingent | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Aircraft Deployed | MiG-29 (air superiority) and Jaguar (ground attack) |
| Host | UAE Air Force |
| Participating Nations | Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, and India |
| Objective | Conduct complex and diverse fighter engagements, simulate realistic combat scenarios, exchange operational knowledge and best practices |
| Focus Areas | Air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, large force employments, combat search and rescue operations |
| Strategic Significance | Enhances interoperability, strengthens military cooperation, and builds global defense networks |
| Regional Importance | India's commitment to strengthening defense ties in the Middle East and beyond, exposure to desert operational environment |