Muscat: The joint exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), “Ex Eastern Bridge-V” has ended, said IAF on Saturday.
“#EasternBridge19 culminated & team IAF is heading Home. The objectives for exercise were to foster closer relationship between Indian-Oman forces & undertake mutual exchange of best practices. Thank you #RAFO for all the support & great hospitality. Happy Landings!!!” tweeted IAF.
#EasternBridge19 culminated & team IAF is heading Home.
The objectives for exercise were to foster closer relationship between Indian-Oman forces & undertake mutual exchange of best practices.
Thank you #RAFO for all the support & great hospitality.
Happy Landings!!! pic.twitter.com/D7OIJZTCuj— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 26, 2019
Along with MiG-29s, Omani Eurofighter Typhoons, F-16s and Hawk aircraft were fielded by India for the exercise at the RAFO base in Masirah.
This was the maiden participation by the IAF’s , MiG-29 UPG aircraft in an international exercise. The aircraft is a modern multi-role fighter jet, with air-to-air and air-to-ground capability, coupled with air-to-air refuelling.
