(Google pic)With focus towards anti-terrorist operations in a bi-lateral scenario, a bilateral exercise “Aviaindra” between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Russian Federation Air Force is underway at Lipetsk in Russia. The drill would conclude on September 28. First edition of Aviaindra exercise was conducted in 2014 and has been planned as a bi-annual exercise. The Indian contingent departed for Russia on September 15. It comprised of 30 officers from different branches and streams of IAF including four women officers of Flying, Admin and Medical Branch. The aircraft that would participate in the exercise include Su-30 SM, Mig-29, Su-25, Mi-8 and An-26. The exercise would further enhance the co-operation and understanding each other’s Concept of Operations, an IAF spokesperson said. In addition to flying exercise, there would be formal interactions, discussions, exchange of ideas and friendly sports matches to enhance bonhomie between the two Air Forces. The next exercise will be conducted in Jodhpur from December 10 to December 22.
