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IAF Carries Out Combat Training Exercise at Umiam Lake, Meghalaya.

Defence | Dated: 13 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a combat training exercise at Umiam Lake, Shillong, Meghalaya, to enhance interoperability with the Indian Army Special Forces and the Indian Navy.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The exercise featured operations such as Combat Rubber Raiding Craft deployments, parachute jumps, and helocasting, where personnel jumped into the water from aircraft like the An-32 (Antonov-32), C-130 (Lockheed C-130 Hercules), and Mi-17 (military transport) helicopter.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets based in Shillong witnessed the exercise, gaining firsthand exposure to specialized tri-service operations.
  • (ii) The joint-service drill highlights the IAF's commitment to strengthening combat readiness, tri-service coordination, and rapid-response capabilities in diverse terrains.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, in which state did the Indian Air Force (IAF) conduct a combat training exercise at Umiam Lake in March 2025?

Correct Answer: Meghalaya

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