• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in a 12-day mega wargame — INIOCHOS-25 — in Greece beginning on March 31.

• The annual exercise, being hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, will take place from March 31 to April 11.

• The assets deployed by the IAF for the exercise at the Andravida air base include Su-30 MKI fighter jets along with combat enabler IL-78 and C-17 Globemaster aircraft.

• The exercise will further reinforce India’s strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations.

• It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties.

• The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from 15 countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)