Exercise Bright Star-23: Indian Air Force refuels Egyptian Rafale fighter aircraft

NEW DELHI: An IL-78 tanker of the Indian Air Pressure refuelled Mig 29 M and Rafale fighter plane of the Egyptian Air Pressure as a part of Train Vibrant Star-23, the IAF mentioned on Tuesday. IAF Mig 29 UPG was additionally a part of the mission.
“Interoperability within the Egyptian skies! An IL-78 tanker of the Indian Air Pressure refuels Mig 29 M and Rafale fighters of the Egyptian Air Pressure as a part of Ex Vibrant Star 23. IAF Mig 29 UPG additionally seen as a part of this mission,” the Indian Air Pressure mentioned.

The IAF had on Monday highlighted that the mentioned train has moved to its final section. The final section will contain property of all taking part forces and observe a build-up to extra advanced joint missions.

In a publish on X, the Indian Air Pressure said, “Train #BrightStar 23 strikes on to its end result section. The final section follows a build-up to extra advanced joint missions and can contain property of all taking part forces. @indembcairo #DiplomatsInFlightSuits.”
The IAF IL-78 air-to-air plane had earlier in September, refuelled an plane of the Egyptian Air Pressure throughout Train Vibrant Star-23, the IAF mentioned.
“Showcasing the bonds of friendship within the skies over Egypt throughout Train Vibrant Star, the place the Indian Air Pressure IL-78 air-to-air refuelling plane refuelled plane from the Egyptian Air Pressure,” IAF mentioned on X.
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt on September 6 to take part in ‘Train Vibrant Star- 23’. This version of the multinational Tri-Companies navy train will see participation from 34 nations.
This multinational Tri-Companies navy train marks a historic event, with 34 nations taking part, making it the biggest joint navy train ever held within the Center East and North Africa area.
That is the maiden participation of the Indian Navy in Ex Vibrant Star, which may also see the participation of Naval ships from different pleasant international navies. The workouts will span over two weeks with intense operations and coaching, aimed toward reaffirming the flexibility of the taking part navies to function collectively as an built-in drive and to spotlight their shared dedication to maritime safety and world stability via collaborative coaching and mutual understanding.