12th IAF-RSAF Joint Military Training begins at Air Force Station Kalaikunda
On 21 October 2024, at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal, the Indian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force began the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise.
Summary
On 21 October 2024, at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise. The bilateral phase will be held from 13 to 21 November 2024, with advanced air combat simulations, joint mission planning and debriefing. The RSAF is taking part with its largest contingent so far, including F-16 and F-15 squadrons, G-550 AEW&C and C-130 aircraft, while the IAF is fielding aircraft including Rafale, Mirage 2000 and Su-30. JMT is conducted under a bilateral agreement between the two nations and comes right after RSAF's participation in Ex Tarang Shakti hosted by the IAF.
Key facts
- Began
- 21 Oct 2024
- Place
- Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal
- Exercise
- Joint Military Training (JMT), 12th edition
- Participants
- Indian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force
- Bilateral phase
- 13-21 Nov 2024
- RSAF
- Largest contingent till date: F-16, F-15, G-550 AEW&C, C-130
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of the IAF-RSAF Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise began on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 12th
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the IAF and RSAF commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise.
Where did the 12th IAF-RSAF Joint Military Training exercise commence on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the exercise commenced at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
As per PIB, the bilateral phase of the 12th IAF-RSAF JMT exercise was to be conducted during:
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Correct answer: D — 13-21 November 2024
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from 13 to 21 November 2024.