What happened:
On February 10, the Indian Air Force undertook a joint in-situ air exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force to enhance operational coordination and interoperability. IAF assets including Su-30MKI, AWACS, AEW&C and IL-78 refuelling aircraft participated alongside Thailand’s Gripen fighters.
Why it matters:
The exercise strengthens Indo-Thai defence cooperation and reinforces regional security synergy, aligning with India’s ‘Act East’ policy and longstanding strategic ties between the two countries.