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Pradeep Kumar

27/02/22 09:00 AM IST

EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI

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The Indo-Oman exercise, Eastern Bridge-VI (2022) was successfully conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 21 to 25 February 2022.

Aim
  • Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) participated with Indian Air Force (lAF) in the exercise which was aimed at providing operational exposure and undertaking mutual exchange of best practices, towards enhancing operational capabilities of both the Air Forces.
  • This was the sixth edition of the exercise.
Details
  • It provided an opportunity to enhance operational capability and interoperability between the two Air Forces.
  • Participation by both the air forces in the exercise promoted professional interaction, exchange of experiences and enhancement of operational knowledge, besides strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
India and Oman
  • Oman is one of India’s strongest defence partners in the Gulf region, and all three services have bilateral exchanges and exercises with Oman’s services.
  • Additionally, Oman also provides operational support to the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea, and India has access to the Duqm port, which has strengthened India’s capability and maritime strategy in the Indian Ocean Region, especially against China’s aggressive advance in the region.
Source: PIB, Indian Express

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