Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 | Indian Air Force's Jets Display Their Firepower In Pokhran

In a massive firepower display, IAF on Feb 17 conducted Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 at Pokhran Air to Ground Range in Jaisalmer. The exercise saw participation of 121 aircraft, including the indigenous Tejas, Prachand and Dhruv. Other aircraft included the Rafale, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Jaguar, Hawk, C-130J, Chinook, Apache and Mi-17. Indigenous Surface to Air Weapon systems Akash, Samar demonstrated capability to track and shoot down targets. Special operations by IAF transport & helicopter fleets, involving Garuds and Indian Army elements were also displayed during exercise. Exercise Vayu Shakti is a demonstration of the IAF's capability to deliver weapons with long-range and precision capability.