In a unique air coordination exercise, Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, including the Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 MKI, are operating with the US strategic bomber “B-1 Lancer” as part of a four-day drill being held from November 10 to 13.

Though the Russian-made jet has earlier taken part in bilateral and multilateral exercises involving US platforms, this is the first time it is integrating and operating alongside a US strategic bomber — making it a first-of-its-kind engagement.

The IAF on Wednesday released pictures and details of the exercise underway in southern India. Along with the Sukhoi-30 MKI, French-origin Mirage-2000 fighters were also seen flying with the B-1 bomber in the images shared. The US Air Force has deployed only the B-1 Lancer for the exercise.

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