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In Photos: Indian, US fighter jets take part in joint exercise in West Bengal

Updated On: 25 April, 2023 11:37 AM IST | Editor

Fighter jets of the air forces of India and the United States took part in a joint exercise at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district. As part of the Cope India 2023 exercise, five top-notch fighter jets of the two air forces took off in quick succession from the air force base. (All pictures credit: PTI)

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The Indian Air Force has employed Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets while F-15 is representing the United States Air Force in the exercise.
The Indian Air Force has employed Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets while F-15 is representing the United States Air Force in the exercise.
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Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft takes off during 'Exercise Cope India 2023'.

Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft takes off during 'Exercise Cope India 2023'.

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel and a United States Air Force personnel pose next to a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel and a United States Air Force personnel pose next to a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet.

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F-15 Eagle fighter jet of United States Air Force takes off during 'Exercise Cope India 2023' - a bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force and US Air Force, at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Midnapore district.

F-15 Eagle fighter jet of United States Air Force takes off during 'Exercise Cope India 2023' - a bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force and US Air Force, at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Midnapore district.

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Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel walk past a Rafale fighter jet.

Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel walk past a Rafale fighter jet.

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Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron of United States Air Force Lt. Colonel Bender Gifford (right) stands next to an F-15 Eagle fighter jet.

Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron of United States Air Force Lt. Colonel Bender Gifford (right) stands next to an F-15 Eagle fighter jet.

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