The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, beginning in Greece on Monday. The 12-day exercise, hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force, will take place at Andravida Air Base in a historic region of Elis. It will continue till the 11th of April. The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters, along with combat-enabling IL-78 and C-17 aircraft. The exercise will enhance international cooperation, synergy and interoperability among participating Air Forces. It will provide an opportunity to train in planning and executing Combined Air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, and gain insights into operational best practices.
The IAF’s participation in the exercise will not only strengthen its operational capabilities but also contribute to mutual learning and enhanced coordination among participating countries.
The exercise will further reinforce India’s strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise that serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge,and strengthen military ties. The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from fifteen countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges.