Recently, Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy are taking part in two mega multinational war games named Exercise Red Flag and RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific).
Exercise Red Flag and RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific)
- The Indian Air Force has deployed Rafale fighter jets for the two-week multinational air exercise Red Flag which commenced in Alaska.
- The Indian Navy is deploying the indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik for Ex RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) .
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Exercise Red Flag 2024
- About: It is organized by the United States Air Force, stands as one of the most prestigious and advanced multilateral air combat training exercises.
- Objective: The exercise includes participation from multiple nations to improve interoperability and combat readiness.
- History: The US has been conducting this exercise with its friendly countries since 1975.
- The Indian Air Force joined the exercise for the first time in 2008.
- Location and Management: Red Flag exercises are held at two distinct locations: Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
- The Nevada exercise is organized by the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC), while the Alaska exercise is overseen by the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), the air component command of the United States’ Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
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Significance of Red Flag Exercise for India
- Strategic Significance: Participating in Red Flag enhances the IAF’s operational abilities and promotes international military cooperation.
- Training Advantages: It provides valuable experience in large-scale air warfare, leveraging a diverse and challenging environment for realistic training.
RIMPAC Exercise 2024
- About: Rim of the Pacific Exercise is one of the largest biennial multilateral naval exercises, led by the United States of America.
- Background: RIMPAC commenced in 1971 as an annual exercise involving the US, Australia, and Canada.
- However, starting in 1974, the maritime exercise transitioned to a biennial event.
- Aim: To improve the interoperability and foster trust among the navies of friendly foreign nations.
- Theme: “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.
INS Shivalik
- About: INS ‘Shivalik’ is India’s first stealth frigate in the Shivalik series developed under Project 17. These stealth frigates are capable of evading detection by conventional radars and surveillance equipment.
- Features: It utilizes HUMSA (hull-mounted sonar array) and ATAS/Thales Sintra towed array systems for detection.
- It boasts enhanced stealth capabilities and land-attack features compared to the previous Talwar-class frigates.
- Pioneering the use of the CODOG (COmbined Diesel Or Gas) propulsion system, it marks a first for the Indian Navy.
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- Participating Countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy,Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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June 3, 2024
