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Exercise Eastern Bridge
- 13 Sep 2024
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The 7th edition of the bilateral air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Oman Air Force is scheduled to be conducted from 11th to 22nd September 2024 at Masirah, Oman.
- It will include complex aerial manoeuvring, air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, and logistical coordination.
- The first edition was held between the two Air Forces at Thumrait, Oman in 2009.
- India’s Other Military Exercise with Oman:
- Naseem Al-Bahr: Between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman.
- AL Najah: Between Indian and Royal Army of Oman.
- Oman Location: Oman's strategic location near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and overlooking the Arabian Sea makes it an important partner of India in West Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
Read More: India-Oman Strategic Dialogue
