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IAF to conduct first ever day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' at Pokhran

Jaipur, Feb 12 : Indian Air Force will conduct its first ever day-night exercise and will display its full combat capability during 'Iron Fist' show to be held at Pokhran firing ranges in Western sector

PTI PTI Updated on: February 12, 2013 10:22 IST


The air defence activities will include firing of surface-to-air guided missiles, Goswami said.



The IAF pilots will seek to destroy mock radar sites, tanks marshalling yards, terrorist camps, runway, BMP, blast pens and convoys among other targets during the exercise.

Para-drop and troop inspection of Garudas (IAF's special force) and NSG to neutralise a mock terrorist camp will also be on display.

"The exercise will also aid commanders and planners to attain better insight into the IAF's potential and the deployment capabilities of aerial weapons", he added.
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