Indian Air Force participates in Egypt's Exercise Bright Star-23 for the first time

Indian Air Force participates in Egypt's Exercise Bright Star-23 for the first time

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Category : Defense Published on: August 29 2023

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  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in the biennial multilateral tri-services exercise Bright Star-23 held at Cairo Air Base in Egypt.
  • Bright Star-23 exercise will take place from 27 August to 16 September 2023.
  • The participating countries in the biennial multilateral tri-services exercise Bright Star-23 include the United States, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Qatar, and India.
  • IAF transport aircraft will airlift around 150 Indian Army personnel.
  • The main goal of the exercise is to enhance joint operational planning and execution.
  • India and Egypt have long-standing ties, having collaborated on aero-engine and aircraft development in the 1960s.
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