Overview

• The Indian Air Force contingent has reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE to join Exercise Desert Flag-10, scheduled from April 21 to May 8.
• This year's edition features air forces from 11 nations, including the US, UK, France, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, alongside host UAE.
• The exercise focuses on complex fighter engagements to enhance operational skills, interoperability, and response capabilities.
• India's participation underscores its commitment to strengthening defense ties and security cooperation in West Asia.
• The deployment follows high-level discussions between India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and UAE's Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.