IAF Participation in Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
Analysis:
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 hosted by the Hellenic Air Force of Greece.
- The exercise is being conducted at Andravida Air Base, located in the Elis region of Greece.
- It is a 12-day exercise, continuing until 11 April 2025.
- The IAF contingent includes:
- Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft
- IL-78 aerial refueller aircraft
- C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift aircraft
- The exercise aims to:
- Enhance international military cooperation and interoperability
- Strengthen combined air operations planning and execution
- Refine tactics in complex modern air warfare scenarios
- Share operational best practices among participating air forces
- INIOCHOS-25 integrates air and surface assets from 15 countries under realistic combat environments.
- The exercise contributes to:
- Strengthening India’s strategic defence partnerships
- Improving joint operational readiness with friendly nations
- Enhancing exposure to multinational combat coordination
Necessary Static Part:
- INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise organised by the Hellenic Air Force (Greece).
- It focuses on combined air operations, including offensive, defensive, and support missions.
- Such multinational exercises are key tools of defence diplomacy, confidence building, and interoperability among armed forces.
- The IAF’s Su-30 MKI is a multirole air superiority fighter, while IL-78 supports mid-air refuelling and C-17 enables long-range strategic airlift.
Source:NewsOnAirUpdated - 30 Mar 2025; 01:13 PM