Exercise Indradhanush

The Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force commenced the 5^th edition of joint exercise Indradhanush at Hindan Air Force Station.

• It is a joint exercise between India and which country?

The exercise Indradhanush is a joint exercise between India and United Kingdom. The exercise started in 2006. The 2020 exercise is the 5^th edition. The 5^th edition of the exercise commenced on 24^th of February and will conclude on 29^th of February.

• Which part of the armed forces is involved in the exercise?

The exercise Indradhanush involves interaction between the air forces of India and UK. The Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force are to cooperate on the theme of ‘Base Defence and Force Protection’. The exercise includes airfield seizure, base defence, anti-terror operations in urban zones, etc.

• Where is the exercise being conducted?

The 5^th edition of exercise Indradhanush is being conducted at Hindan Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh. It is the largest air base in Asia. It is the 8^th largest in the world. It is an IAF base under the Western Air Command.