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IAF Chief Soars in Advanced F-15EX Eagle II
19 Apr
Summary
- Indian Air Force Chief flew an advanced F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet.
- The flight occurred during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
- Discussions focused on joint exercises and interoperability.
During a visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on April 9, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh piloted a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. This flight provided him with firsthand experience of a key US air superiority platform crucial for Indo-Pacific defense.
The familiarization sortie took place alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson and was part of a broader visit to the base, a center for advanced combat training. Air Chief Marshal Singh also engaged in discussions with senior US Air Force officials, including Brigadier General David C Epperson.
Talks centered on expanding joint exercises and aligning modernization efforts to foster stronger interoperability between the two air forces. Emphasis was placed on enhancing coordination for joint operations and sharing expertise in advanced combat systems, particularly within the Indo-Pacific theater.
On April 10, Air Chief Marshal Singh met with US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach at the Pentagon. They discussed mutual support and future collaboration, with US leaders highlighting India's significant role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The US Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India's modernization, including the procurement of MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft.
