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In Pics: Indian Air Force participates in Bright Star 2023 exercise in Cairo

The IAF is taking part in the biennial multilateral tri-service exercise in Cairo for the first time, together with air force contingents from the US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar

| September 04, 2023 / 19:10 IST
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The IAF will be taking part in Ex BRIGHT STAR-23 for the first time, together with air force contingents from the US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar. On August 31, the opening ceremony took place. One of the greatest Indian deployments for an overseas exercise is the 550-person total contingent from India.(Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
The IAF will be taking part in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 for the first time, together with air force contingents from the US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar. On August 31, the opening ceremony took place. One of the greatest Indian deployments for an overseas exercise, the event has a 550-person total contingent from India. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
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During Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled Egyptian Air Force aircraft, Indian Air Force reported on September 3. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
During Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled Egyptian Air Force aircraft, the Indian Air Force stated on September 3. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) team had earlier arrived at the Egyptian Air Force Base to take part in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, marking a significant step towards boosting international defence cooperation. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
An Indian Air Force (IAF) team had earlier arrived at the Egyptian Air Force Base to take part in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, marking a significant step towards boosting international defence cooperation. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
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According to a news release from the Ministry of Defence, the IAF contingent will take part in the biannual multinational tri-service exercise at Cairo (West) Air Base, which began on Sunday and will conclude on September 16. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
According to a news release from the Ministry of Defence, the IAF contingent will take part in the biannual multinational tri-service exercise at Cairo Air Base, which will conclude on September 16. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
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The detachment of Indian Air Force aircraft consists of five MiG-29s, two IL-78s, two C-130s, and two C-17s. The exercise will also feature personnel from the IAF's Garud Special Forces, as well as the 28, 77, 78, and 81 squadrons. About 150 Indian Army men will receive airlift from the IAF transport aircraft. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)
The detachment of Indian Air Force aircraft consists of five MiG-29s, two IL-78s, two C-130s, and two C-17s. The exercise will also feature personnel from the IAF's Garud Special Forces, as well as the 28, 77, 78, and 81 squadrons. About 150 Indian Army men will receive airlift from the IAF transport aircraft. (Image: X/@IAF_MCC)

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