The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise \u2018Aakraman\u2019, a major military drill involving Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets to simulate attacks on mountainous and ground targets, test electronic warfare, and conduct live fire operations.
With cutting-edge systems like the Meteor and Rampage missiles, and the S-400 air defense system, the exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness amid rising India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Supervised by elite \u201cTop Gun\u201d pilots, the drill highlights India\u2019s strategic air power and deterrence capabilities in complex warfare scenarios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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