New Delhi, Feb 23: Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday announced that Made in India Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) 'Tejas' will participate in exercise Cobra Warrior in the United Kingdom (UK).

 

 

 

'Ex Cobra Warrior 22' is a multi-nation air exercise that will commence from March 6 and end on March 27 at Waddington, UK. LCA Tejas will complete the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and many countries' Air Force.

 

 

Exercise Cobra Warrior is the Royal Air Force's premier tactical training event aimed at developing the tactical skills of its aircrew and supporting elements in a Composite Air Operation. Participation in this event will help indigenously developed LCA Tejas to showcase its manoeuvrability and operational capability to the world.

 

 

Five Tejas aircrafts will participate in the aforementioned exercise. The US-developed C-17 will help in the transportation of LCA Tejas to the UK. IAF tweeted, "IAF will participate in multi-nation air exercise Cobra Warrior at RAF Waddington, UK from 6 to 27 Mar 22. Five LCA Tejas will participate in the exercise. C-17 aircraft will provide transport support."

 

 

Showcasing its strength on a global platform, the IAF displayed its indigenously developedLAC Tejas at the four-day Singapore Air Show which was held from February 12 to February 15. Three LCAs with a 44-member contingent were in Singapore to showcase the power and manoeuvrability of the indigenous aircraft.