Giving a boost to the defence ties between the two countries, India will take part in the first bilateral air exercise with Malaysia. The four-day drill will further enhance defence co-operation and augment security in the region.
A contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Malaysia on Friday to participate in air exercise 'Udarashakti' exercise. The Indian contingent comprise Su-30 MKI frontline fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft.
The Indian contingent departed from one of its air bases directly for their destination, the Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) base of Kuantan. The Malaysian air force will deploy its SU-30 MKM
The exercise will give an opportunity to IAF contingent members to share and learn best practices with some of the best professionals from RMAF, while also discussing mutual combat capabilities, the IAF said.
It said the four-day exercise will witness conduct of various aerial combat drills between the two Air Forces. "Exercise Udarashakti will fortify the long standing bond of friendship and enhance the avenues of defence cooperation between the two Air Forces, thereby augmenting security in the region," the IAF said.