New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa is embarking on a bilateral goodwill visit to Russia July 9-12 for strong military ties between both the forces.
The Chief is scheduled to visit various operational and training units as well as fly a sortie in the Russian Trainer aircraft YAK-130, an IAF spokesperson said.
He will interact with senior functionaries of the Russian armed forces amongst others.
The visit would provide further impetus towards defence cooperation as well as strengthen relationships and enable engagement in productive exchanges between the two Air Forces.