IAF Hosts Bilateral Air Exercise AviaIndra-2025 with Russia

December 26, 2025
Current Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hosting the bilateral air exercise AviaIndra‑2025 with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF).
IAF Hosts Bilateral Air Exercise AviaIndra-2025 with Russia
  • The exercise is scheduled from 15–22 December 2025 in India.
  • It is part of the AviaIndra series, which began in 2014 and is held alternately in India and Russia.
  • Aircraft involved include Su‑30 MKI, Tejas (LCA), IL‑78 aerial refuellers, and Mi‑17 helicopters.
  • The drill focuses on combat manoeuvres, aerial refuelling, and helicopter missions.
  • Aim: to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and strengthen defence cooperation.

Question:

Q.1 AviaIndra-2025 is a bilateral air exercise between India and which country?
a) United States
b) France
c) Russia
d) Israel

Answer: d) AviaIndra is conducted between the Indian Air Force and the Russian Federation Aerospace Force.

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