New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a joint exercise with the United Kingdom Royal Navy over the Indian Ocean Region, demonstrating growing synergy between the two forces, the IAF said on Wednesday.

The exercise, conducted on October 14, featured IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS, and AEW&C aircraft operating in coordination with the Royal Navy’s F-35B fighter jets deployed from HMS Prince of Wales.

According to the IAF, the joint drill was aimed at strengthening interoperability, enhancing mutual trust, and improving operational coordination between the two air forces.

The exercise also reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and the United Kingdom towards maintaining regional peace, security, and stability.

In a post on X, the IAF said, “On 14 Oct 25, IAF Sukhoi-3

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