Gagan Shakti-2024: Indian Air Force's High-Intensity Exercise
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Gagan Shakti-2024 |
| Organizer | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Duration | April 1-10, 2024 |
| Objective | Test IAF's capabilities and preparedness for high-intensity operations. |
| Previous Edition | Last held in 2018; over 11,000 sorties conducted; tested readiness for a two-front war. |
| Related Exercises | Vayu Shakti-2024 (Pokhran air-to-ground range); Bharat Shakti (tri-services exercise). |
| Key Assets Used | Rafale, Mirage-2000s, Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Tejas LCA, Jaguars, Chinook, Apache, UAVs, missile systems. |
| Upcoming Event | Tarang Shakti (multi-nation air exercise with 12 global air forces). |
| Focus of Tarang Shakti | Improving interoperability, imbibing best practices, boosting military cooperation. |
| Participants | Fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, mid-air refuellers, AWACS, unmanned systems. |
| Significance | Largest multi-nation air exercise on Indian soil. |