IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024: All you Need to Know

By- Naiteek Bhatt

India Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024 is all set to take place at the Pokhran Air to Ground range, near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on February 17.

Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024

Exercise Vayu Shakti will showcase the compelling display of IAF's offensive and defensive prowess, seamlessly operating both day and night.

Objective

The Exercise Vayu Shakti will take place on Saturday, commencing at 5:00 pm IST and the exercise will last for 2 hours 15 minutes during the day, at dusk and night.

Duration 

Ex Vayu Shakti is a triennial exercise, conducted once every three years. It is aimed at showcasing the capability of the IAF to conduct full spectrum operations (Day and Night). The last edition of Vayu Shakti was held in February 2019.

Background

All frontline aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30MKls, LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, and Prachand attack choppers, will take part in Exercise Vayu Shakti, as per Air Force Vice Chief-Air Marshal AP Singh.

Fighter Jets at Vayu Shakti