The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a high-profile joint exercise with the Royal Navy over the Indian Ocean Region on 14 October 2025, involving Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS, and AEW&C aircraft alongside F-35B fighters from HMS Prince of Wales.
The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and mutual trust between the two air forces, while reinforcing a collective commitment to regional stability and maritime security.
Multiple mission profiles, including air combat drills, surveillance operations, and integrated fleet coordination, were executed, demonstrating the IAF’s capability to operate seamlessly alongside advanced foreign platforms in a complex maritime theatre.
The joint training reflects India’s growing defence partnerships with allied navies and air forces and underscores the strategic importance of multi-domain exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
