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Red Flag Exercise and RIMPAC Exercise
Context
Indian military prowess was on display as the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy joined multinational war games hosted by their U.S. counterparts.
IAF's Participation in Red Flag Exercise:
- Red Flag is a two-week training exercise focused on advanced aerial combat, aiming to integrate aircrew in a multinational environment.
- It simulates realistic and challenging combat scenarios, bringing together aircrew and equipment from different nations and services.
- Objectives: to enhance combat readiness and interoperability among international participants. By replicating realistic combat situations, it creates a comprehensive learning environment for aircrew.
- Locations: Red Flag exercises take place at two main locations:
- Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada: organized by the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC)
- Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska: managed by the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
- Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A): RF-A is a series of field training exercises directed by the Pacific Air Forces commander. It involves U.S. and partner nation forces, focusing on enhancing their combat capabilities in the Pacific region.
Indian Navy's Participation in RIMPAC Exercise:
- Began in: 1971
- RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise.It is a biennial international military exercise hosted by the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet.
- RIMPAC 2024 marks the 29th installment of this renowned international maritime exercise.
- Key Features: RIMPAC combines force capabilities within a dynamic maritime setting, showcasing enduring interoperability across a wide range of military operations.
- Theme for RIMPAC 2024: "Partners: Integrated and Prepared"
- The Indian Navy deployed the indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik for Ex RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific), scheduled in Hawaii from June 25 to August 2.
- The INS Shivalik, on a mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed to participate in the Japan-India maritime exercise JIMEX-24 before heading to RIMPAC-24.
- This deployment aims to enhance interoperability with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), S. Navy, and other partner navies.
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