Marking a new phase in its defense ties with the US & some of its allies, Indian Air force on 
Aug 15 showcased the skills of its fighter pilots against US & NATO air forces in a complex & advanced network-centric “Red Flag” war games.
Sukhoi-30s, IL-78 tankers & IL-76 aircraft rubbed shoulders with F-15s & F-16s in the network-centric operations-the toughest test for fling machines & men-over the Nevada desert in their first appearance in the peacetime aerial war games.
What also makes the exercise unique is the range targets at Nellis Air Base, both air-to-air & air-to-ground, and the amazing resources.
As many as 1,000 personnel, including 247 from IAF, are participating in the two-week exercise concluding on Aug 24. The Indian Air Force has sent eight Su-30s, two IL-78 tankers an IL-76 aircraft.
Aug 15 showcased the skills of its fighter pilots against US & NATO air forces in a complex & advanced network-centric “Red Flag” war games.
Sukhoi-30s, IL-78 tankers & IL-76 aircraft rubbed shoulders with F-15s & F-16s in the network-centric operations-the toughest test for fling machines & men-over the Nevada desert in their first appearance in the peacetime aerial war games.
What also makes the exercise unique is the range targets at Nellis Air Base, both air-to-air & air-to-ground, and the amazing resources.
As many as 1,000 personnel, including 247 from IAF, are participating in the two-week exercise concluding on Aug 24. The Indian Air Force has sent eight Su-30s, two IL-78 tankers an IL-76 aircraft.
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