The Indian Air Force (IAF) in a joint operation with the Indian Army Parachute Brigade conducted battalion level airdrop from Hindon airbase on Saturday.
A part of the ongoing IAF exercise ‘Gaganshakti-2018’, the assault included a para drop of 560 paratroopers, combat vehicles and GPS guided cargo platforms.
See video shared by IAF official page:
#GaganShakti2018 : Glimpses of Battalion Level Drop…Leap of Faith, Courage & Commitment to the Service. Safeguarding the Blue Skies of the Nation.
Jai Hind!!!@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @DrSubhashMoS pic.twitter.com/ko9grElzbz— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) April 15, 2018
The operation was carried out on the evening and night of 14 Apr 18 in the desert sector.
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#WATCH Indian Air Force conducted battalion level air drop as part of exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ from Hindon airbase pic.twitter.com/3a1CJ4wuD8
— ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2018
“The airborne force comprised six C-130J and seven An-32 aircraft launched from multiple IAF bases. The force was provided aerial surveillance by AWACS and protected by a Flight of SU-30 Air Superiority Fighters,” said the Ministry of Defence in a statement.
In a joint operation with the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force on Saturday conducted long-range maritime air exercise – Gagan Shakti – in the Western Seaboard. One highlight of the exercise was IL-78 flight refuelling IAF aircraft midair.
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