Multinational Exercise ‘Desert Flag-10’ in UAE 8th May 2025

Current Context: Exercise Desert Flag-10 is a premier multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force at Al Dhafra Air Base, running from April 21 to May 8, 2025.

Key Highlights:

• Indian Air Force (IAF) Participation: India has deployed MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft, engaging in complex aerial combat scenarios.
• Global Engagement: The exercise includes air forces from 12 nations, such as Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the UAE.
• Strategic Objectives: Focuses on fighter engagements, operational knowledge exchange, and interoperability among some of the world’s most advanced air forces.
• Defense Diplomacy: Strengthens India-UAE military cooperation, reinforcing regional security and tactical preparedness.

Question:

Q.1 Exercise Desert Flag-10 (2025) is hosted by which country?
a) India
b) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
c) United States
d) Saudi Arabia

Answer : b) The UAE Air Force hosts Exercise Desert Flag-10 at Al Dhafra Air Base. Multinational exercises like this enhance regional military cooperation and interoperability.