Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 concludes: IAF-RMAF Strengthen

Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 was a joint air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) held from August 5-9, 2024, in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Overview of Exercise Udara Shakti 2024

Bilateral air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
Held from August 5-9, 2024, at Kuantan, Malaysia
IAF contingent of seven Su-30MKI fighter jets participated
Successful completion and return of IAF team on August 10, 2024
Opening ceremony attended by Group Captain Ajay Rathi (IAF Team leader), Ms. Subhashini Narayanan (Deputy High Commissioner of India to Malaysia), and senior RMAF officers

Aircraft Deployment and Technological Synergy

Both IAF and RMAF deployed seven Sukhoi-30 fighter planes each
IAF used Su-30MKI variant (Modernizirovannyy Kommercheskiy Indiyskiy)
RMAF employed Su-30MKM variant
India's Su-30MKI mostly produced domestically by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
India is one of the largest operators of Sukhoi Su-30 jets globally, second only to Russia

Exercise Components and Objectives

Two main components: Training Exercises and Subject Matter Expert Exchange
Air combat missions simulating real-world scenarios
Familiarization with each other's operational protocols
Exchange of maintenance practices between technical experts
Focus on enhancing interoperability and operational efficiency
HOP Exercise: Pilots exchanged aircraft (Indian pilots flew Malaysian Su-30s and vice versa)

Strategic Implications and Future Prospects

Strengthened military ties between India and Malaysia
Enhanced interoperability in potential joint operations
Improved understanding of Su-30 aircraft operations and maintenance
Opportunity for India to showcase its aerospace capabilities and expertise
Potential for future collaborations in defense technology and training

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