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IAF launches exercise ‘Aakraman’ as tensions with Pakistan escalate after Pahalgam terrorist attack

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Last updated: 25 April, 2025 8:15 AM
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IAF launches exercise ‘Aakraman’ as tensions with Pakistan escalate after Pahalgam terrorist attack

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a large-scale combat readiness drill — Exercise Aakraman — in the central sector. The exercise, led by Rafale fighter jets, is aimed at sharpening the force’s capability for ground attack and electronic warfare missions across diverse terrains, according to ANI.

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Assets mobilised from multiple basesStrengthened by advanced weaponryFurthering Pulwama-era capabilities

As of now, the IAF operates two Rafale squadrons stationed at Ambala and Hashimara. These cutting-edge fighters are executing complex missions designed to simulate real combat scenarios, including strikes over plains and mountainous regions.

Assets mobilised from multiple bases

According to defence sources, aircraft and equipment have been mobilised from multiple airbases, including those in eastern India. The drills are being closely monitored by the Air Headquarters, with top IAF pilots participating under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors.

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“Rafales and other frontline aircraft are conducting high-intensity operations involving long-range precision strikes and electronic warfare tactics,” ANI quoted a source.

Strengthened by advanced weaponry

‘Aakraman’ highlights the IAF’s formidable and growing firepower, with recent inductions like the Meteor air-to-air missiles and long-range precision munitions like the Rampage and Rocks. These systems significantly boost India’s aerial strike capabilities, especially in high-stakes engagements.

Furthering Pulwama-era capabilities

The IAF’s operational prowess has evolved since its post-Pulwama airstrikes in 2019. In the subsequent Balakot airstrike, Mirage 2000 jets struck terror camps in the Pakistani town. Since then, the Indian Air Force has acquired key assets, including the Rafale fighters and the S-400 air defence system, boosting its edge over regional adversaries.

As tensions escalate between India and its belligerent neighbour to the west, exercises like ‘Aakraman’ underscore New Delhi’s preparedness to respond to any threat with speed, precision, and technological superiority.

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