Indian Air Force (IAF) Takes Part in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 in Egypt Alongside US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar. This is the first time the IAF contingent is taking part in the Egyptian exercises.
The Indian Air Force contingent will consist of five MiG-29, two IL-78, two C-130 and two C-17 aircraft. Personnel from the IAF’s Garud Special Forces, as well as those from the Numbers 28, 77, 78 and 81 Squadrons will be participating in the exercise.
India participates in Egyptian exercises for the first time along with Greece & other countries. Indian announcement:
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the details of the Bright Star 2023, which aims to enhance military cooperation and combat common threats and risks.
The joint military exercise will run from August 31 to September 14 and involves 8,000 troops from 34 countries, to be held at the Mohammed Najib Military Base.
The military spokesman for the Egyptian Armed Forces published a video clip of previous Bright Star drills to announce the new training.
The spokesman said the training is the most essential and extensive joint exercise in the Middle East.
He added that Bright Star is a global military training on Egyptian soil.
The exercise allows the participating nations to exchange expertise and learn about the latest weapons and military equipment.
It also covers various scenarios of conventional and irregular warfare, including security and counter-terrorism operations.
The exercise involves ground forces, infantry, armored vehicles, artillery units, navy, air force, and special operations forces.