Vayushakti-26: IAF Air Power Demonstration at Pokhran
Why in the news
The Indian Air Force put on a large firepower display named Vayushakti-26 in the Rajasthan desert, watched by the head of state.
Key facts
- Exercise name: Vayushakti-26, run by the Indian Air Force.
- Venue: Pokhran range, Rajasthan.
- Participation: 130+ aircraft in all.
- Aircraft named: Rafale, Su-30MKI, Mirage-2000.
- Chief Guest: President Droupadi Murmu.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Indian Air Force |
| Place | Pokhran, Rajasthan |
| Scale | 130+ aircraft |
| Scenario | Simulated live theatre |
| Guest of honour | President Droupadi Murmu |
About the demonstration
The show was designed to present air combat tasks working together in one integrated picture, as they would in a real theatre of operations.
Exam angle
- Name of the exercise and its location: Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- Fighter jets seen: Rafale, Su-30MKI, Mirage-2000.
- Who attended as Chief Guest: the President.