Updated On: 20 April, 2025 06:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The primary objective of Desert Flag-10 is to conduct complex and diverse fighter engagements, promoting the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices. The exercise allows participants to sharpen their air combat capabilities in a realistic multinational environment

Through joint training, the participating air forces seek to foster mutual trust, enhance interoperability, and bolster collective response capabilities to address emerging global security threats. PIC/Defence PRO
A frontline contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived at the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in 'Exercise Desert Flag-10', a high-profile multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated.
The Indian Air Force has deployed its MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets for Exercise Desert Flag-10, scheduled to take place from April 21 to May 8.