Exercise Desert Flag-10

Exercise Desert Flag-10: Recently, Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10.

• About: Exercise Desert Flag-10 is a premier multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.
• Dates: Scheduled from 21 April to 08 May 2025.
• Host: Held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Indian Participation: IAF is fielding MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft.
• Other Participating Nations: Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, United States
• Aim: To conduct complex and diverse fighter engagements.
• Focus Areas: Exchange of operational knowledge and best practices

o Enhancing mutual understanding and interoperability

o Strengthening military cooperation among participant nations

• Significance for India: Reflects India’s commitment to regional and global defence ties

o Promotes interoperability with friendly foreign air forces