IAF joins multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in the UAE with MiG-29 and Jaguar jets
An Indian Air Force contingent reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE to take part in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise scheduled from 21 April to 8 May 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 20 April 2025.
Summary
An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent with MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates for Exercise Desert Flag-10, the Ministry of Defence said on 20 April 2025. Hosted by the UAE Air Force and scheduled from 21 April to 8 May 2025, the multinational air combat exercise also includes air forces of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey, the UAE, the United Kingdom and the United States. It aims at complex fighter engagements and exchange of operational knowledge.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Desert Flag-10
- Host / venue
- UAE Air Force; Al Dhafra Air Base
- Dates
- 21 April – 8 May 2025
- IAF aircraft
- MiG-29 and Jaguar
- Other participants
- Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, ROK, Turkey, UAE, UK, US
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force field in Exercise Desert Flag-10 in the UAE in April–May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — MiG-29 and Jaguar
MiG-29 and Jaguar, as per the Ministry of Defence release.
Consider the following about Exercise Desert Flag-10: 1. It is hosted by the UAE Air Force at Al Dhafra Air Base. 2. The Russian Air Force is among the participating contingents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The participants listed are Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US and India; Russia is not among them.
At which air base in the United Arab Emirates did the Indian Air Force contingent arrive for Exercise Desert Flag-10 in April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Al Dhafra Air Base
The IAF contingent reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE for Exercise Desert Flag-10, hosted by the UAE Air Force.