Red Flag 2024: IAF's Rafale jets take part in joint exercise for first time in US
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale jets participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 for the first time. Exercise Red Flag is multinational advanced aerial combat training exercise. It is being held at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, USA.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale jets participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024. Exercise Red Flag is multinational advanced aerial combat training exercise. It is being held at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, USA. The IAF contingent comprised aircrew, technicians, engineers, controllers and subject matter experts. (Photo: Eielson Air Force Base)
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The transatlantic ferry of Rafale fighter aircraft was enabled by the IL-78 Air to Air Refuellers (AAR). (Photo: Eielson Air Force Base)
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This was the first time the IAF Rafale aircraft participated in Exercise Red Flag, wherein, they operated alongside the RSAF and USAF F-16 and F-15s, and the USAF A-10 aircraft. (Photo: Eielson Air Force Base)
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Red Flag is an air combat exercise conducted with multiple scenarios designed to provide realistic combat settings. (Photo: IAF)
The missions included Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat exercises as a part of Large Force Engagements (LFE) in offensive counter air and air defence roles. (Photo: IAF)
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The IAF crew was actively involved in mission planning and also assumed the role of mission leaders for designated missions during the exercise. (Photo: Eielson Air Force Base)
