Exercise Udara Shakti

About Exercise Udara Shakti:

• It is the joint air exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Kuantan, Malaysia.
• It was aimed at bolstering operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in exchange of their maintenance practices.
• During the exercise, IAF's Su-30MKI fighter jets engaged in air combat missions alongside the RMAF's Su-30MKM fighters, enabling the crew of both air forces to familiarize with each other's operational protocols, thereby enhancing interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations.

Key facts about Su-30MKI

• The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a multirole combat fighter aircraft.
• It is jointly developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• Based on the Su-30 fighter aircraft, Su-30MKI is equipped with thrust vectoring control and canards.