IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
The Indian Air Force said on 30 March 2025 it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
Summary
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said on 30 March 2025 that it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025. The IAF contingent includes Su-30 MKI fighters and IL-78 and C-17 aircraft as combat enablers. INIOCHOS is a biennial exercise; this edition brings together air and surface assets from fifteen countries in realistic combat scenarios simulating modern air warfare, with all operations flown from Andravida.
Key facts
- Announced
- 30 March 2025, Ministry of Defence
- Dates
- 31 March – 11 April 2025
- Venue
- Andravida Air Base, Greece
- Host
- Hellenic Air Force
- Frequency
- Biennial
- IAF assets
- Su-30 MKI; IL-78 and C-17
- Participants
- 15 countries
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Exercise INIOCHOS-25, in which the IAF took part from 31 March 2025, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Greece
INIOCHOS-25 was hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Which IAF fighter aircraft was part of the Indian contingent at Exercise INIOCHOS-25?
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Correct answer: D — Su-30 MKI
The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI fighters with IL-78 and C-17 aircraft as enablers.
Consider the following statements about Exercise INIOCHOS: 1. It is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. 2. The 2025 edition was conducted from Andravida Air Base with assets from fifteen countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The MoD described INIOCHOS as a biennial exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force; the 2025 edition integrated assets from fifteen countries, with all operations from Andravida.