Cope India 23: India and US Joint Air Exercise

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Cope India-2023, an air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) that took place over the previous two weeks at Air Force Stations Kalaikunda, Panagarh, and Agra, concluded on April 24, 2023. Frontline IAF aircraft including as the Rafale, Tejas, Su-30MKI, Jaguar, C-17, and C-130 took part in the exercise. In turn, the USAF had deployed the F-15 'Strike Eagle' fighter, the C-130, MC-130J, the C-17, and the B1B strategic bomber aircraft. Aircrew from Japan's Air Self-Defense Force also took part as observers. Through conversations, exchanges, and integrated missions, this joint exercise provided a wonderful chance for participants from all countries to exchange ideas and absorb best practices.