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India and Russia Air Force joint exercise 'Aviaindra 18' begins in Russia
India and Russia Air Force joint exercise 'Aviaindra 18' begins: Details, Aim, Highlights
India and Russia joint air exercise Aviaindra 18 was held in Lipetsk, Russia.
India and Russia joint air exercise Aviaindra 18 was scheduled to be held from 17th September to 28 September 2018. The second session of Aviaindra 18 will exercise will be conducted in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India) from December 10 December 2018 to 22 December 2018.
India and Russia Aviaindra is Air Force level exercise between India and Russia. It was conducted for the first time in 2014 and since then it is conducted bi-annually (twice a year) in both countries.
India and Russia joint air exercise Aviaindra-18 main aim of this exercise is focused towards anti-terrorist operations in the bi-lateral scenario. It also seeks to further enhance co-operation and understanding between Air forces of both countries in each other’s Concept of Operations.
India and Russia joint air exercise Aviaindra-18 saw the participation of Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent comprising of 30 officers from different branches and streams of IAF including four women officers of Flying, Admin and Medical Branch.
IAF’s aircraft that participated in the exercise included Su-30 SM, Mig-29, Su-25, Mi-8, and An-26. Apart from flying exercise, formal interactions, discussions, exchange of ideas and friendly sports matches were also held to enhance bonhomie between two Air Forces.
