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An elite team of Indian Air Force has returned home on Saturday the 10th of August 2024 after taking part in a successful military exercise in Malaysia.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) the joint air exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 05 to 09 August 2024 at Kuantan, Malaysia.

The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighter jets that were engaged in air combat missions alongside the RMAF’s Su-30MKM fighters, enabling the crew of both air forces to familiarize themselves with each other’s operational protocols, thereby enhancing interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations.

Aimed at bolstering operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in exchange for their maintenance practices.

IAF has been taking part in many military and strategic exercises with other friendly countries.

It may may be recalled that earlier this year in July this year, an Indian Air Force contingent participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin in Australia.

The exercise was conducted from July 12 to August 2 and was a biennial, multi-national exercise hosted by the RAAF. The name ‘Pitch Black’ was derived from the emphasis on nighttime flying over large unpopulated areas.

This year’s edition of exercise Pitch Black was the largest in its 43-year-long history.

It was participated by contingents of 20 countries, with over 140 aircraft and 4400 military personnel of various air forces.