Iron Fist 2013 by IAF

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi MKI aircraft releases bombs towards a target during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

An Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft fires rockets towards a target during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

An Indian Air Force MiG 27 aircraft fires rockets towards a target during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

OSA AK M surface to air missile is launched during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

Indian paratroopers jump off a C 130J aircraft, unseen, during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

Indian National Security Guard commandos climb drown from a Mi 17 V5 as they recreate a battle scene during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.

Bombs fired by an Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft hits its target during the Iron Fist 2013 exercise, in Pokharan, India, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Indian Air Force's first day night exercise showcases more than 30 types of platforms and Weapons Systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, according to local reports.