Vayu Shakti-24
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First Time Participation
Rafale Fighter Jets
Prachand Choppers
Samar Surface-to-Air System
Full Firepower Show
77 Fighter Planes
41 Helicopters
5 Transport Aircraft
When
February 17, 2024
Where
Pokhran Air to Ground Range
Near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Who
Indian Air Force
Joint operations
With Indian Army
Aircraft Involved
Total Aircraft
121
Fighter Jets
Rafale
Mirage-2000
Sukhoi-30 MKI
Jaguar
Hawk
Mi-17
Indigenous Aircraft
Tejas
Prachand
Dhruv
Transport and Helicopter
C-130J
Chinook
Apache
Weapon Systems
Surface to Air
Akash
Samar
Air to Air Missiles
MICA (Rafale)
R-73 (Tejas)
Air to Ground Weapons
Special Operations Equipment
Why
Demonstration of Capabilities
Offensive and Defensive
Precision Weapon Delivery
Long Range Capabilities
Conventional Weaponry
Day and Night Operations
Showcasing Joint Operations
How
Operating from Multiple Air Bases
Showcasing Special Operations
Garuds (Special Forces Unit)
Indian Army Elements
Historical Context
Previous Edition
Held on February 16, 2019
Ongoing Since
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Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, scheduled for February 17, 2024, is a significant demonstration of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) comprehensive aerial warfare capabilities. Set to take place at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, this exercise will showcase both offensive and defensive operations of the IAF, including day and night maneuvers. Featuring 121 aircraft, including advanced fighter jets like Rafale, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, and indigenous aircraft like Tejas and Prachand, the exercise represents a robust display of India’s military prowess in the air. Notably, it will also involve joint operations with the Indian Army, highlighting coordination between different branches of the armed forces. The use of various air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems, including the indigenous Akash and Samar, will underline the IAF’s ability to deliver precise and effective strikes. This event, a continuation of a series that began in 1954, is particularly noteworthy for the first-time inclusion of Rafale jets, Prachand choppers, and Samar surface-to-air systems, marking a significant enhancement in India’s aerial combat capabilities.
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