Eastern Air Command Plans for Fighter Operations from Six Airfields

GUWAHATI: IAF’s Eastern Air Command has planned an exercise for fighter operations from six airfields – Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Kolkata, Pasighat and Andal. In the first phase, the operation will be conducted from October 16-19 (Guwahati, Imphal, Dimapur, and Kolkata) and the second phase is scheduled from October 29-November 1 (Andal and Pasighat), stated a press release.

The exercise is part of capability-building and operational training of the IAF for undertaking operations from dispersed locations in case of hostilities. The exercise will familiarize the IAF crew with the procedure of flying at these busy airfields and coordinate with civilian counterparts.

It will help train civilian functionaries in the conduct of military operations at these airfields. The Su-30 MKi and Hawk 132 will be taking part in the exercise.

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