Exercise Indradhanush 2010
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RAF chief to visit India to witness exercise 'Indradhanush'
RAF IAF Wargame
Posted On: Oct 30, 2010
The Eurofighters are taking part in the joint aerial wargame. A file photo
NEW DELHI (PTI): British air chief Sir Stephen Dalton would be on a two-day visit to India to witness the ongoing friendly aerial wargames between the two countries.
India and United Kingdom are participating with their frontline fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30MKI and the Eurofighter in the bilateral aerial exercise codenamed ‘Indradhanush’ which began on October 18 at the Kalaikunda air base in West Bengal and will conclude on November 3.
The Royal Air Force Chief will be visiting India from November 2 and 3 to attend the joint air exercise, a British High Commission statement said here.
The aim of the ongoing exercise is to enhance the cooperation between the two air forces and learn from each other's experiences.
India has for the first time fielded its recently-acquired Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) in any bilateral exercise along with Su-30 MKIs, Mirage 200s and the MiG 27s.
The Royal Air Force has also come up with its own AWACS named the E3-D Sentry and the VC-10 mid-air refuelling aircraft along with the Eurofighter Typhoons.
The ongoing exercise is the third of the Indradhanush series of wargames between the two countries. The first one was held in Agra and Gwalior in 2006 and the second one took place in the UK.
RAF IAF Wargame
Posted On: Oct 30, 2010
The Eurofighters are taking part in the joint aerial wargame. A file photo
NEW DELHI (PTI): British air chief Sir Stephen Dalton would be on a two-day visit to India to witness the ongoing friendly aerial wargames between the two countries.
India and United Kingdom are participating with their frontline fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30MKI and the Eurofighter in the bilateral aerial exercise codenamed ‘Indradhanush’ which began on October 18 at the Kalaikunda air base in West Bengal and will conclude on November 3.
The Royal Air Force Chief will be visiting India from November 2 and 3 to attend the joint air exercise, a British High Commission statement said here.
The aim of the ongoing exercise is to enhance the cooperation between the two air forces and learn from each other's experiences.
India has for the first time fielded its recently-acquired Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) in any bilateral exercise along with Su-30 MKIs, Mirage 200s and the MiG 27s.
The Royal Air Force has also come up with its own AWACS named the E3-D Sentry and the VC-10 mid-air refuelling aircraft along with the Eurofighter Typhoons.
The ongoing exercise is the third of the Indradhanush series of wargames between the two countries. The first one was held in Agra and Gwalior in 2006 and the second one took place in the UK.
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Pilots return to the base after landing their fighter planes at the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010. The final phase of the Indo-UK Air Exercise 'Indradhanush' which began on 28 October and joins forces of the Indian AirForce (IAF) and Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF), aims at enhanceing mutual operational understanding and to refine the procedures, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The RAF is participating with its Eurofighters, VC-10 mid air refuellers and E 3 D Sentry Airborne Early warnings and control systems (AWACS). The IAF has fielded its SU 30, Mirage 2000 and Mig-27 planes and the newly acquired AWACS which are taking part in the joint exercise for the first time.
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A Russian-made SU-30 fighter plane of the Indian Air Force takes off from the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010. The final phase of the Indo-UK Air Exercise 'Indradhanush' which began on 28 October and joins forces of the Indian AirForce (IAF) and Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF), aims at enhanceing mutual operational understanding and to refine the procedures, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The RAF is participating with its Eurofighters, VC-10 mid air refuellers and E 3 D Sentry Airborne Early warnings and control systems (AWACS). The IAF has fielded its SU-30, Mirage 2000 and Mig-27 planes and the newly acquired AWACS which are taking part in the joint exercise for the first time. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY
A Russian-made SU-30 fighter plane of the Indian Air Force takes off behind a Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter at the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010. The final phase of the Indo-UK Air Exercise 'Indradhanush' which began on 28 October and joins forces of the Indian AirForce (IAF) and Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF), aims at enhanceing mutual operational understanding and to refine the procedures, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The RAF is participating with its Eurofighters, VC-10 mid air refuellers and E 3 D Sentry Airborne Early warnings and control systems (AWACS). The IAF has fielded its SU-30, Mirage 2000 and Mig-27 planes and the newly acquired AWACS which are taking part in the joint exercise for the first time. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY
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Members of the media gather in front of a (L-R) Mirage2000, Eurofighter and SU-30 fighter planes at the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010.
A Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot (C) gives explanations to members of the media in front of fighter planes parked at the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010.
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Group Captain walk past in front of an Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter plane on the Air Force base Kalaikunda, some 130 km north of Calcutta, India, on 02 November 2010.
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Indo-UK joint air drill concludes in West Midnapore
West Midnapore, Nov 3: The joint air force drill between India and United Kingdom (UK) held under the banner of 'Indradhanush'-III at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal's West Midnapore District concluded on Tuesday.
The Royal Air Force of UK participated with modern Typhoon Eurofighters, the E-3D Sentry, and VC-10 mid air re-fueller, while the Indian Air Force (IAF) fielded the SU-30 MKIs, Mirage 2000s, Mig 27s and its AWACS for the first time in a joint Air Exercise.
Pilots of the Royal Air Force said that the purpose of this exercise was to enhance understanding between the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force.
"The whole purpose of the exercise of the 'Indradhanush' has been to enhance understanding between the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force and whosoever increase...competence as an Air Force and it's been on air front a very, very successful exercise," said Guy Lockwood, a pilot of the Royal Air Force of United Kingdom.
"We have learned good things from them. They follow the NATO procedures, we follow our own. When we fought together we realised they have got some good things, they realised that we have also got some good tactics, we fought together, so it was a good experience," said Susil Kumar, a pilot of the IAF.
During the initial two-days of the exercise on October 18 and 19, elaborate briefings on standard operating procedures, rules of exercise and familiarisation of the local flying area was carried out.
The exercise 'Indradhanush' began on October 21 and continued for 12-days.
West Midnapore, Nov 3: The joint air force drill between India and United Kingdom (UK) held under the banner of 'Indradhanush'-III at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal's West Midnapore District concluded on Tuesday.
The Royal Air Force of UK participated with modern Typhoon Eurofighters, the E-3D Sentry, and VC-10 mid air re-fueller, while the Indian Air Force (IAF) fielded the SU-30 MKIs, Mirage 2000s, Mig 27s and its AWACS for the first time in a joint Air Exercise.
Pilots of the Royal Air Force said that the purpose of this exercise was to enhance understanding between the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force.
"The whole purpose of the exercise of the 'Indradhanush' has been to enhance understanding between the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force and whosoever increase...competence as an Air Force and it's been on air front a very, very successful exercise," said Guy Lockwood, a pilot of the Royal Air Force of United Kingdom.
"We have learned good things from them. They follow the NATO procedures, we follow our own. When we fought together we realised they have got some good things, they realised that we have also got some good tactics, we fought together, so it was a good experience," said Susil Kumar, a pilot of the IAF.
During the initial two-days of the exercise on October 18 and 19, elaborate briefings on standard operating procedures, rules of exercise and familiarisation of the local flying area was carried out.
The exercise 'Indradhanush' began on October 21 and continued for 12-days.
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our mki's look beautiful as ever.
well its been a very long exercise
hope v get to know the shootdown scores (if i can put it that way) soon (from a leak).
It is a big strategic boost b/w the two countries.
and i wish the typhoon to get selected 4 mmrca.
well its been a very long exercise
hope v get to know the shootdown scores (if i can put it that way) soon (from a leak).
It is a big strategic boost b/w the two countries.
and i wish the typhoon to get selected 4 mmrca.
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An Indian air force airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft lands during a joint air exercise
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What is the outcome.. How did our MKI performed EFT?... This is the news we are looking for.. If MKI outperformed EFT.. then it is in a serious disadvantage in MMRCA.. if it is other way then we can expect something good
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I read some candid reports by reporters who were on the scene. They were not allowed to reveal the details. However, from what I read, it was obvious that the Su-30 MKI is light years ahead of the RAF Tornado's.
About the Su vs RAF perspective, nothing was clear. What was said is that the RAF chief declared the exercise an "Overwhelming Success". In his words, "The IAF was very good. Thank you very much".
What I could make out was that in close combat the MKI had superior maneuvering capabilities. India's Mig 21's, Jaguars and Mirage's also did well and scored kills vs RAF Tornado's. Everything else is classified.
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Tornado's?? I think you are talking about earlier exercise.. Tornado got his A$$ kicked badly in that... BVR or WVR it didnt stand anywhere close to it.. What i am interested in knowing is EFT capabilities against MKI... only when we compare we can understand where does MKI stand in the 4th gen ladder
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I found a article which stated that this exercise is not Vs one but to understand the capability of one's combat experience .. like denying the requisite to the pilot like radar or Fuel... I guess this an entirely different exercise compared to earlier ones or Red Flag.. I guess it has got to do more with Operational procedures.. any way in couple of days some one will right some story...
We can debate over it
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