Key Points
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Gaganshakti-2024, a 10-day wargame starting from April 1st, aimed at testing its preparedness to counter potential threats from Pakistan and China simultaneously..
This exercise, expected to surpass the scale of the 2018 all-air force drill, will evaluate integrated war-fighting strategies and tactics in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Indian Navy...
The integration of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles with Sukhoi fighter jets, along with the addition of Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) to the Rafale fleet, has significantly enhanced the IAFs combat capabilities...
Furthermore, the acquisition of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missiles and the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-air missile has augmented the IAFs air defence capabilities..
Deployments such as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in Eastern Ladakh and Rafale jets conducting long-duration flights in the Indian Ocean Region demonstrate the IAFs proactive stance in countering regional threats...
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