Exercise Indradhanush | 27 Feb 2020

Why in News

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

Source: PIB