IAF Participates in the Tactical Leadership Programme in Egypt

Indian Air Force contingent is reaching the midway point of the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) at Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Weapon School in Egypt (Cairo West Airbase). The programme commenced on June 24 and will culminate on July 23. While two C-17 aircraft were used for the induction of the contingent, three Su-30 MKI aircraft were a part of the exercise.

IAF Su-30 MKI aircraft undertook a non-stop ferry of six hours from Jamnagar airbase (India) to Cairo West airbase (Egypt), overflying four countries enroute.




Tactical Leadership Program is a unique exercise, wherein the IAF is participating with its aircrew as instructors. This exercise provides a good opportunity to showcase the reach and capability of the IAF. It will also assist in enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries and exchange of best practices, the IAF believes.

During the first two weeks of the exercise, the IAF aircraft participated in missions by day and night, involving air-to-ground & air-to-air combat scenarios and Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) activity alongside the Egyptian F-16, Rafale and Mig 29 aircraft.

 

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