INIOCHOS-25

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Aiming to hone skills against a dozen other counterparts, including the US, Israel, and France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25.

About INIOCHOS

• It is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force.
• It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties. 
• INIOCHOS-25:
• It will take place at Andravida Air Base in the historic region of Elis, Greece.
• It will integrate multiple air and surface assets from fifteen countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges.
• The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters, along with combat-enabling IL-78 and C-17 aircraft.
• Apart from the Hellenic Air Force and the IAF, the participants include France with the M-2000, Israel with G-550, Italy with Tornado, Montenegro with B-412, Poland with F-16, Qatar with F-15, Slovenia with 2 PC-9, Spain with F-18, the UAE with M-2000/9, and the US with F-16, KC-46, and KC-135.
• 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. 

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INIOCHOS-25 FAQs

Q1. What is INIOCHOS?

Ans. A biennial multinational air exercise hosted by Greece.

Q2. What is the main objective of the INIOCHOS exercise?

Ans. To enhance aerial combat skills and tactical knowledge exchange.

Q3. Which aircraft will the Indian Air Force (IAF) deploy for INIOCHOS-25?

Ans. Su-30 MKI, IL-78, and C-17

Source: NDTV