Exercise Iniochos: IAF Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs to participate in air exercise in Greece

Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multinational air exercise hosted by Hellenic Air Force of Greece, will see participation of Indian Air Force (IAF). exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base in Greece from April 24 to May 4, 2023. Indian Air Force will take part with two C-17 and four Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft.

exercise's goal is to improve air force participation's global coordination, synergy, and interoperability. exercise will be conducted using a variety of air and surface weapons in a realistic combat situation. ditionally, it will allow participating contingents to communicate professionally, allowing m to learn from one anor's best practices.

About Exercise INIOCHOS-23

It is a multinational air exercise hosted by air force of Greece at Andravida Air base. This exercise will involve realistic combat scenarios involving many assets of both air forces.

Both countries will fly each or’s aircraft and will share skills as well as combat techniques which would be beneficial for both countries. Greek led exercise also involves participation from NATO countries. Apart from hosts Greece, air forces of USA, France, Jordan and Saudi Arabia will also take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-23.

Saudi air force will display its American me Boeing F-15 Eagle fighter jets, Greeks will bring ir F-16s and this will give IAF opportunity to practice and get to know in depth about American me fighter jets which are also a part of India's arch rivals, Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

This will not only be a learning for IAF but also for NATO air forces. y will get a chance to test ir fighters against India's Russian me Sukhoi-Su 30 MKI fighters. F-16 used by Greek Air Force is slightly vanced and better than aircraft used by PAF (Pakistan Air Force). 

About Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft

It is a twin-engine, twin-seat fighter aircraft of IAF. It is one of most vanced aircraft with IAF, it is also capable of carrying and dropping nuclear attacks on designated target.  Its top speed is 2,120 km/hr and has a range of 3000 km. It weighs 18,400 kgs and uses Saturn AL-31 engine.

It is manufactured by HAL and Sukhoi. India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture and acquire se jets. It is a heavy, all wear long range fighter aircraft capable of working and operating in any conditions around world. It is backbone of IAF and has aircraft like Rafale supporting it in any combat operations.