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Indian Air Force, United States Air Force participate in Exercise Cope India 23
Agra: Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra.
"The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding between the two Air Forces and share their best practices," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
The first phase of exercise has commenced today.
This phase of the exercise will focus on air mobility and will involve transport aircraft and Special Forces assets from both the Air Forces.
Both sides will field the C-130J and C-17 aircraft, with the USAF operating an MC-130J, as well.
The exercise also includes the presence of Japanese Air Self Defence Force aircrew, who will participate in the capacity of observers.
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