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Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise

© AP Photo / Gurinder OsanAn Indian Army Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90S tank, rolls in front of vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles during Army Day parade in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009.
An Indian Army Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90S tank, rolls in front of vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles during Army Day parade in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009. - Sputnik India, 1920, 01.04.2024
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After Vayu Shakti, Gagan Shakti stands as the Indian Air Force's (IAF) largest war exercise, set to take place across various regions of India, including Bhuj in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and other states.
The Indian Air Force has commenced a 10-day war exercise called 'Gagan Shakti', aiming to demonstrate its formidable might and capability to execute high-intensity operations in a realistic environment, involving all air force bases and assets across the country.
Fighter planes and helicopters from various parts of the country will "engage pseudo targets" at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer city during the large-scale exercise, which takes place every five years.

The Gagan Shakti exercise aims to test the readiness of the Indian Air Force to counter potential threats from neighboring rivals and for any high-intensity conflict. It also seeks to evaluate integrated warfare strategies and tactics in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Indian Navy.

© Photo : Twitter/@VivekSi85847001Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise
Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise - Sputnik India, 1920, 01.04.2024
Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise
© Photo : Twitter/@VivekSi85847001Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise
Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise - Sputnik India, 1920, 01.04.2024
Indian Air Force Begins 10-Day 'Gagan Shakti' War Exercise
According to an official statement, the Indian Army has successfully coordinated the extensive movement of around 10,000 IAF personnel and ammunition across India. This operation was conducted to test and confirm the effectiveness of the IAF's Operational Rail Mobilisation Plan (ORMP).
“Gagan Shakti” was last held in 2018, during which the IAF executed over 11,000 sorties in a two-phase air maneuver. The IAF conducted comprehensive exercises covering a wide range of operations, including deep strikes, air superiority, maritime warfare, and air defense.
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