Multinational Exercise ‘Ocean Sky 2025’

Current Context: The Multinational Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 was conducted from October 20–31, 2025 at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, Spain, hosted by the Spanish Air Force.

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated for the first time, joining Spain and other NATO/allied air forces.
• Over 50 advanced aircraft took part in air‑to‑air combat, interception, and joint missions.
• The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual learning, and combat readiness.
• It also strengthened India–Spain defence ties, especially after the induction of Airbus C‑295 aircraft.
• The large airspace south of the Canary Islands provided realistic multinational combat simulations.

Question:

Q.1 Multinational Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 was hosted by which country?
a) France
b) Italy
c) Spain
d) Portugal

Answer: c) Ocean Sky 2025 was held at Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands, Spain, and hosted by the Spanish Air Force.