Question: The Exercise Eastern Bridge V was a bilateral joint exercise of the air forces of India and which country?
(a) Thailand
(b) Myanmar
(c) Kuwait
(d) Oman
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Indian Air Force is participated in a Bilateral Joint exercise with Royal Air Force Oman (RAFO), named EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V. This is fifth edition of the exercise.
- The exercise held from 17 to 26 October 2019, at Air Force Base Masirah. The last exercise, EX EASTERN BRIDGE-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar.
- For the first time, MiG-29 fighter aircraft participated in an International Exercise outside India.
- IAF contingent comprises of MiG-29 and C-17 aircraft. MiG-29 exercised with Royal Air Force Oman’s Eurofighter Typhoon, F-16 and Hawk.
- The exercise seeks to enhance inter-operability during mutual operations between the two Air Forces and provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices.
- The participation of Indian Air Force in the exercise seeks to promote professional interaction, exchange of experience and operational knowledge.
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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1588360