IAF, Russian air force take part in 'Exercise AviaIndra'
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Personnel from the air forces of India and Russia are taking part in an ongoing defence exercise, during which they will conduct joint flying operations on Su-30 MKI, Tejas, IL-78 and Mi-17 helicopters, and share best practices, according to the IAF.
The Indian Air Force is hosting 'Exercise AviaIndra', a joint exercise with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF) from December 15-22, officials said.
It provides an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation, mutual understanding and aerospace synergy, they said.
"The exercise reflects the long-standing Indo-Russian relationship and continues the AviaIndra series which began in 2014," the IAF posted on X on Tuesday night.
"Personnel from both forces will conduct joint flying operations on Su-30MKI, Tejas, IL-78 and Mi-17 helicopters, sharing best practices and lessons learnt. It provides an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation, mutual understanding and aerospace synergy," it said.
