US and Indian Air Force to Organize 'Cope India' Combat Training Exercise

Current Context: US and Indian Air Force will conduct 'Cope India' combat training exercise from 10-21 April 2023 at Kalaikunda Airbase in West Bengal. Japan will be the observer nation in this exercise.

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to field its frontline fighters SU-30MKI, Rafale and indigenous Light Combat Aircraft as well as force multipliers, while the US Air Force is expected to bring in F-15 fighter jets.
• The Indian Air Force has recently participated in several multinational exercises, including Ex Desert Flag in the UAE and Ex Cobra Warrior in the UK.

Indo-US joint exercise:

• Vajra Prahar (army)
• Yudha Abhyas (Army)
• Cope India (Air Force)
• Red Flag (US multilateral air exercise)
• Malabar Exercise (Trilateral exercise between India, US and Japan)

Question:

Q.1 Indian Air Force is going to organize 'Cope India' combat training exercise with which country?
a. UK
b. USA
c. China
d. Japan