Indian Air Force to participate in multinational exercise hosted by Greece
| 2025-03-30
File photo of aircraft participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25 flying over the famous Acropolis of Athens and its surrounding monuments in Greece.
The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from 15 countries under realistic combat scenarios
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, the Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday (March 30, 2025).
The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from March 31, 2025 to April 11, 2025. The IAF contingent for the exercise will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with IL-78 mid-air refueler & C-17 Globemaster aircraft.
INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. 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 Ministry of Defence said.
The objective of Exercise INIOCHOS 25 is to enhance international cooperation, synergy and interoperability among participating Air Forces. This exercise will provide an opportunity to train in planning and executing Combined Air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, and gain insights into operational best practices.
The Indian Air Force’s participation will not only strengthen its operational capabilities but also contribute to mutual learning and enhanced coordination among participating countries.
“IAF's participation in INIOCHOS-25 reflects its commitment to global defence cooperation and operational excellence. The exercise will further reinforce India's strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations,” the Ministry of Defence said.
The Indian Air Force had earlier participated in Exercise INIOCHOS-23. This edition of the multi-nation air exercise was also held at the Andravida Air Base in Greece from April 24 to May 4, 2023.
Apart from personnel, four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft from the Indian Air Force will also take part in the exercise.
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