Exercise Desert Flag-VI: UAE | 03 Mar 2021
Why in News
For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Exercise Desert Flag-VI, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
Key Points
- About: Ex Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.
- Aim: To provide operational exposure to the participating forces while training them to undertake simulated air combat operations in a controlled environment.
- Exercise Desert Flag-VI:
- Duration: It isbout a three week long exercise scheduled from 3rd - 27th March 2021 at Al-Dhafra air base, UAE.
- Participants: The air forces of the UAE, India, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain.
- India’s Participation: The IAF is participating with six Su-30 MKI, two C-17 Globemasters and one IL-78 tanker aircraft.
- Joint Military Exercises with the UAE:
- With the UAE, India has In-UAE BILAT (bilateral naval exercise) as well as Desert Eagle-II (bilateral air force exercise).
- Recent Engagements:
- India participated in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition).
- The exhibitions showcase the latest technologies and innovation in the global defence sector, support the growth of UAE’s defence industry, and forge new relationships between major international companies.
- India participated in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition).
- Examples of Other Multinational Exercises:
- Pitch Black: Biennial, multilateral air combat training exercise of Australia.
- Red Flag: Multilateral air exercise of USA.