IN PICS | IAF conducts ‘exercise -vayu shakti-24’ in Rajasthan.

The #IndianAirForce on February 17 showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower.

The event began with three Chetak helicopters trooping the National Flag and the Air Force ensign, flying past the grand stand with the National Anthem playing in the background. This was followed by a perfectly timed ‘Sonic Boom’ created by a Rafale aircraft. Two Jaguar aircraft flying at low levels followed the Rafale, taking high fidelity reconnaissance images of the area.

Night events displayed for the first time the capabilities of indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ wherein it neutralised designated target with rockets. This was followed by a Jaguar and Su-30 MKI dropping heavy calibre and area weapons at night showcasing the strategic bombing capability of the lAF.