Question: “Cope South 22” is an air exercise between which nation?
(a) India and Bangladesh
(b) Bangladesh and USA
(c) USA and India
(d) Bangladesh and UK
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- “Cope South 22” is an air exercise between Bangladesh and USA.
- The air forces of Bangladesh and the United States will conduct a joint tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ from February 20, 2022 to February 25, 2022.
- The six days exercise has been sponsored by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
- The bilateral exercise will be held at Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka; and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- Approximately 77 US Airmen along with two US Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) will join approximately 300 Bangladesh armed forces members and 2 Bangladeshi C-130Js for the exercise.
- The goal of the exercise is bolstering bilateral ties between the two countries through tactical airlift sorties and subject-matter expert exchanges.
BY: AMIT GUPTA