Exercise Indradhanush

• 27 Feb 2020

Why in News

The 5^th edition of India-UK joint Air Force Exercise ‘Indradhanush’ began at Air Force Station, Hindan (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) on 24^th February, 2020.

Key Points

• The theme of this edition of the exercise is 'Base Defence and Force Protection'.
  
  • This theme is of significance considering the recent threats to military establishments from terror elements.
• Ex Indradhanush provides a platform for the air forces of both the countries to share and jointly validate strategies and tactics to counter terror threats to their installations.
• Other joint exercises between India and UK:
  
  • Navy: Konkan
  • Army: Ajeya Warrior

Source: PIB