Article Posted on : - Mar 31, 2025

The IAF contingent will include Su-30MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 and C-17 aircraft. (Photo: PIB)

NEW DELHI (BNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in the multi-national air exercise ‘INIOCHOS-25’ being hosted by the Hellenic Air Force in Greece.  

The exercise will take place at the Andravida Air Base, Greece from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025.

The IAF contingent will include Su-30MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 and C-17 aircraft, an official release from the Ministry of Defence stated.

INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties. The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from fifteen countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges, it said.

“The IAF looks forward to participating in Exercise INIOCHOS 25, a platform to enhance international cooperation, synergy and interoperability among participating Air Forces.

“This exercise will provide an opportunity to train in planning and executing Combined Air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, and gain insights into operational best practices,” the statement noted.  

With all operations conducted from the Andravida, IAF's participation will not only strengthen its operational capabilities but also contribute to mutual learning and enhanced coordination among participating countries.

“IAF's participation in INIOCHOS-25 reflects its commitment to global defence cooperation and operational excellence.

“The exercise will further reinforce India's strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations,” the official statement read.