Indian Air Force said it would on a regular basis to the United States to participate in Red Flag
Date:2011-08-29Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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[the "India Times" Web site reported on July 28] Title: The Indian Air Force swordfight Nevada
Indian Air Force in the cost of $ 10.4 billion purchase of 126 aircraft project, has rejected the U.S. fighters, but still eager to which the Indian Air Force fighter pilots in combat with U.S. technology Army under a high.
Indian Air Force has requested to participate in the mother of all air combat exercise — “Red Flag” military exercise. The exercises in Nevada at Nellis Air Force Base.
Indian Air Force will be P · V · Naik said: “We will participate in the 2013 ‘Red Flag’ exercise, because such exercises are very expensive, we have decided to participate once every five years.” India Air Force has participated in the 2008′s “Red Flag” military exercise. Was sent eight Su-30M KI fighters, two Il-78 tanker aircraft, an Il-76 heavy transport aircraft.
3 years ago, this complex air combat maneuvers over $ 1 billion rupees (1 U.S. dollar equals 45 rupees), known as the closest to the real war exercises.
official said: “Americans are surprised by our pilots, and filled with feelings of appreciation and our pilots in the ‘Red Flag’ exercise in the attack up to 356 times.” He added: ” Americans want India to regularly participate in ‘Red Flag’ exercise, but we are financial problems. “
in the past 10 years, India and the U.S. held 60 joint military exercises several times. Including the “Red Flag”, including these exercises, strategic relations between the two countries have become the most obvious signs of rising.
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