In a unique air coordination exercise, Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, including the Russian-parentage Sukhoi-30 MKI, are operating with the US strategic bomber B-1 Lancer as part of a four-day exercise being held from November 10 to 13.

Though the Russian-origin jet has earlier participated in bilateral and multilateral exercises with US platforms, the ongoing exercise for integration with the bomber and the ability to operate together, is a first of its kind.

The IAF on Wednesday released pictures and details of the exercise, which is taking place in southern India. Besides the Sukhoi-30 MKI, French-origin Mirage-2000 jets are also seen flying with the bomber in the images shared by the IAF. The US Air Force has sent only the B-1 bomber for the exercise.

The IAF posted on X, sayi

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