IAF Pilots Show NATO What Combat Really Looks Like
Exercise Ocean Sky is a major multinational air combat drill hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, located on Gran Canaria island in the Canary Islands. It brings together advanced fighter jets from NATO countries—including Spain, the US, Germany, Greece, and Portugal—for high-intensity aerial training. In a bold move, India joined the exercise as a non-NATO participant, sending two Su-30MKI fighter jets from the Indian Air Force’s No. 31 Squadron. This marks a strategic milestone: India operating alongside NATO air forces in a complex, real-world combat simulation far from home turf. The Su-30MKIs faced off against NATO aircraft like F-15E Strike Eagles, Eurofighter Typhoons, F-16s, and F/A-18s, while tankers like the KC-46 and A400M kept missions going. Despite being outnumbered, the Indian jets held their own—staying airborne longer, guiding allied formations, and controlling when and how engagements happened. India’s participation showcases its growing role in global defense partnerships. The Su-30MKI didn’t just compete—it shaped the fight, proved its endurance, and demonstrated tactical superiority in several phases of the exercise.

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