Exercise Cope India 23 to Be Commenced in West Bengal Tomorrow

Kalaikunda (WB): The next phase of Exercise Cope India 23 will commence at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal tomorrow. The exercise will conclude on the 24th of this month.

This segment of the exercise will witness the participation of B1B bombers of the United States Air Force and subsequently, its  F-15 fighter aircraft will also join the exercise.

The Ministry of Defence in a statement said the Indian Air Force (IAF) element will include the Su-30 MKI, Rafale, Tejas, and Jaguar fighter aircraft. The exercise will be supported by aerial refuellers, Airborne Warning and Control systems, and Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft of the IAF.

The exercise will help enhance professional relations between the two air forces while sharing the best practices between them. Personnel from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force will also observe the exercise and interact with the two participating air forces.