IAF to join Egyptian Air Force in Tactical Leadership Program

Along with the Egyptian Air Force, the Indian Air Force is taking part in a month-long special tactical leadership programme. The IAF soldiers, together with their fighters and transport planes, arrived at the Egyptian Air Force Weapon School in Cairo on Friday after receiving air refuelling support from the UAE Air Force.

“It is a special training exercise using air assets in a big force combat setting, simulating different conflict scenarios. The IAF stated in a statement that the exercise aims to improve defence cooperation between the two nations and The programme, which runs from June 24 to July 22 at the Cairo West Airbase, includes three Su-30MKI fighters, two C-17 transport planes, and 57 IAF personnel. This exercise offers a rare chance to highlight the IAF’s capabilities and reach in the current geopolitical environment.