IAF–Oman Joint Air Exercise ‘Eastern Bridge-19’ Concludes at
Masirah Air Base
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| bilateral joint exercise with the Indian Air Force and Oman's Royal Air Force |
New Delhi:
The bilateral joint air exercise “Eastern
Bridge-19” between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal AirForce of Oman (RAFO) has successfully concluded, with Indian Air Force
personnel and aircraft beginning their return journey to India.
The exercise was conducted from 17 October to 26 October at Air Force Base Masirah, Oman, and marked
an important milestone in strengthening air force cooperation between the two
friendly nations.
According to the Indian Air Force, the primary
objectives of the exercise were to enhance
operational interoperability, foster
closer military ties, and facilitate
the mutual exchange of best practices between the two air forces.
First
Overseas Deployment of IAF MiG-29 in Joint Exercise
Significantly, Eastern Bridge-19 marked the first time Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter aircraft participated
in an international air exercise outside India. Defence analysts view
the deployment as a key step in showcasing the IAF’s expeditionary capability
and operational readiness in the extended Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Air Force shared an official
statement confirming the successful culmination of the exercise, noting that
the engagement contributed to improved understanding of joint air operations
and mission planning between IAF and RAFO.
Earlier, the previous edition of the exercise,
Eastern Bridge-IV-17, was hosted
by India at Jamnagar Air Base,
reflecting the reciprocal nature of defence cooperation between the two
countries.
Strengthening
India–Oman Defence Partnership
India and Oman share a long-standing strategic
partnership, with defence cooperation forming a key pillar of bilateral
relations. Joint exercises such as Eastern Bridge play a crucial role in
enhancing regional security, air power coordination, and strategic trust between the two air
forces.
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