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IAF Joins Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in INIOCHOS-25, a multinational air exercise hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force. The 12-day exercise aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability, and tactical skills among 15 participating nations through realistic combat scenarios.

About INIOCHOS-25 :

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece from March 31 to April 11, 2025.
• Hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base in Elis, the exercise aims to enhance international cooperation, synergy, and interoperability among participating air forces.
• The exercise provides a platform for training in planning and executing combined air operations while refining tactics in complex air warfare scenarios.

IAF’s Participation and Objectives

• The IAF contingent includes Su-30 MKI fighter jets, IL-78 aerial refueling aircraft, and C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
• The exercise will strengthen the IAF’s operational capabilities and promote mutual learning and coordination among participating nations.
• INIOCHOS-25 will simulate realistic combat scenarios, integrating air and surface assets from 15 countries to tackle modern air warfare challenges.
• The IAF aims to enhance its operational preparedness and gain insights into tactical and strategic best practices.

Strategic Significance for India

• Participation reinforces India’s strategic partnerships and showcases its commitment to regional and global security.
• The exercise aligns with India’s vision of strengthening military cooperation and joint operations capabilities with friendly nations.
• It highlights India’s focus on integrated and network-centric warfare capabilities to address evolving security challenges.
• The biennial INIOCHOS exercise continues to be a key opportunity for enhancing defense diplomacy and interoperability.