Rajasthan
Indian Air Force (IAF) Major Air Exercise in Rajasthan
- 26 Jul 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting a major air exercise in the border districts of Rajasthan, testing its operational readiness and strategic capabilities.
Key Points
- Duration: Three days (23rd July 2025- 25th July 2025)
- Location: (Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Jodhpur)- In Rajasthan near Pakistan border
- Purpose: Testing operational readiness and conducting strategic drills
- Civilian Airspace Restrictions: A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued.
- It results in restricting civilian air traffic, allowing the IAF to conduct operations involving drones, missiles, and other combat aircraft without interference.
- Aircraft Involved: During the exercise, fighter jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi-30, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar are conducting both day and night sorties.
- The drills focus on engaging aerial targets and executing precise ground attacks.
- The exercise involves coordinated operations from key airbases in Jodhpur and Uttarlai in Barmer, with sorties being flown over the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer.
- Strategic Significance: The exercise highlights India’s preparedness and capability to respond swiftly to any hostile activity in the region.
