Why in the news?
- India becomes first Non – NATO country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025.
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
- What is it?: It is a high-intensity multinational air combat drill.
- Hosted by: Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain
- Aim: The exercise aims to foster mutual learning, enhance interoperability, sharpen air combat skills, and strengthen defence cooperation with friendly nations.
- Participating Countries: The exercise brings together more than 50 aircraft from Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal, India, and the United States, including India’s Su-30MKI fighter jets.