Starting May 7, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct a large aerial exercise over the desert area and adjacent parts on the India-Pakistan border. An IAF official has verified that every front-line aircraft including Rafale, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi-30 jets will be featured.
Indian Air Force to carry out exercise over desert sector and adjoining areas along the India-Pakistan border from tomorrow, 7th May in which all frontline aircraft including the Rafale, Mirage 2000 and Sukhoi-30s will participate: IAF officials pic.twitter.com/daiKPdOBWP
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025
The official said, “The exercise will be of our entire combat fleet to confirm operational readiness in desert conditions.”
Frontline Jets go skyward
To simulate high-intensity missions, the drill will have frequent sorties by top-of-the-line military aircraft. The exercise—reflecting the IAF’s emphasis on maintaining ascendancy along this border—involves Rafale and Mirage 2000 squadrons. In the exercise, Sukhoi-30s will provide air-to-ground and air-to-air capacity.
Raise Combat Readiness
The drill aims to sharpen pilot skills, verify weapon systems, and enhance intersquad coordination. Activities in the challenging desert surroundings will help teams get used to poor visibility, high temperatures, and variable winds.
Improving Border Security
The IAF works to discourage possible threats and guarantee national security by means of practical exercises of combat situations. The official went on to say that exercises of this scope are critical to guarantee operational excellence and fast response capability along the western boundary.
Through these particular drills, the Indian Air Force stresses once more its capacity to protect national airspace and respond rapidly against any attack.
