Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to partook in Exercise Desert Flag-10, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Defence.

Key Points

• IAF participates in the premier multinational air combat exercise with its largest contingent so far, fielding MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft.
• The exercise is scheduled to be held between April 21 - May 8, 2025.
• The exercise aims to undertake complex and diverse fighter engagements, with the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices with some of the most capable Air Forces in the world.
• Participation in such exercises enhances mutual understanding and interoperability and strengthens military cooperation among the participating nations. 

What is Exercise Desert Flag?

Exercise Desert Flag is a multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force, with participating contingents from the Air Forces of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and the United States in addition to the Indian Air Force.