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IAF's Vayu Shakti: 120+ Assets, New Weapons & Glimpse of Op Sindoor

The Indian Air Force will conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran, Rajasthan, on February 27. The exercise aims to demonstrate the IAF's combat capabilities and preparedness with a display of more than 120 defence assets. For the first time, two new weapons will be showcased, with a higher number of indigenous systems participating. The event will also offer glimpses of the precision targeting seen in Operation Sindoor, though long-range missiles like BrahMos will not be fired due to spectator proximity.

Key Points: IAF Exercise Vayu Shakti to Showcase Combat Might in Pokhran

  • Over 120 defence assets on display
  • Glimpses of Operation Sindoor targeting
  • First showcase of two new weapons
  • High participation of indigenous weapons
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Exercise Vayu Shakti: IAF to showcase combat might, glimpses of Operation Sindoor

IAF to display over 120 defence assets, new weapons, and glimpses of Operation Sindoor in Exercise Vayu Shakti on Feb 27 in Pokhran.

"We are going to get glimpses of precise targeting. - Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor"

New Delhi, February 11

The Indian Air Force will hold Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran, Rajasthan, on 27 February. During the exercise, the strength of the Indian Air Force will be on full display, and glimpses of Operation Sindoor will also be showcased. More than 120 defence assets will be displayed, including fighter jets, aircraft, and helicopters.

Briefing the media about the Exercise in Delhi on Wednesday, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor said that, "We are going to get glimpses of precise targeting. A target will be earmarked, Aircraft will drop the weapons and target will be engaged. "

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor also clarified that, "As people will be seated close to the targets, we will not undertake BrahMos or other long range missiles in same profiles that we carried out during operation Sindoor. But the effect on the ground will be visible. For the first time, two new weapons will be showcased and number of indigenous weapons will be higher."

Sharing the details of Defence Assets, Wing Commander AB Vasane said that, "77 Fighters, 43 Helicopters and 8 Transport aircraft's will take part in Exercise Vayu Shakti. Fighter Aircrafts such as Rafale, Tejas, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, Mirage-2000; Helicopters including Apache, MI-17, MI-17 V5, Chinook, LCH, ALH and Transport Air Crafts C-17, C-295 and C-130J will be part of the exercise. Akash, Spyder, L-70 and Special Forces will provide Combat Support."

Wing Commander AB Vasane further said that, "From Indian Army, M-777, L-70 and troops of Para SG will also take part in the exercise. During the exercise 277 weapons and 11,835 Kg explosives will be used. For this exercise, Aircraft and Fighter planes will take off from Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Uttarlai, Jodhpur and well as from Hindan and Vadodara. The objective of this Exercise is to demonstrate capabilities and Combat preparedness of Indian Air Force and to Instil confidence in citizens and to Motivate youth to join the Air Force."

The exercise will showcase offensive and defensive capabilities, including day/night operations. The IAF will demonstrate the capability to deliver weapons with long-range, precision, and conventional accuracy, on time and with devastating effect.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the show of strength, I hope the environmental impact of such a large-scale exercise in the desert is being managed responsibly. 11,835 kg of explosives is no small amount. National security is paramount, but so is ecological balance.
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Vikram M
The highlight for me is the "higher number of indigenous weapons." Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! From Tejas to Akash, we are building our own shield. This is the real takeaway, not just the fireworks.
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Rohit P
Operation Sindoor glimpses? That's intriguing. Shows we are learning and adapting from real operations. Smart move to not fire BrahMos with people nearby though, safety first! Can't wait to see the Apache and LCH in action.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the coordination involved is staggering. Aircraft from Hindan to Jaisalmer, integrating with Army's M-777 and Para SF... it's a symphony of modern warfare. Demonstrates incredible joint-service operational readiness.
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Aditya G
Hope they live stream this for the whole country, especially the youth. "To motivate youth to join the Air Force" - seeing the C-17, Rafale, and Chinook in action is the best recruitment drive possible. My son is already asking about NDA.

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