- On 24 April, the bilateral air exercise Cope India 2023 between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) concluded.
- Japan was the observer country of the exercise.
- The main objective of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the air forces of both the countries.
- The objective of the exercise is to strengthen the spirit of camaraderie among the air warriors.
- The exercise was conducted at Air Force Stations Kalaikunda, Panagarh and Agra.
- Frontline aircraft of the Indian Air Force such as Rafale, Tejas, Su-30MKI, Jaguar, C-17 and C-130 participated in the exercise.
- F-15 'Strike Eagle' fighter jets, C-130, MC-130J, C-17 and B1B strategic bombers of the USAF participated in the exercise.
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