IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas (Image courtesy: PIB)
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<strong>Five Tejas aircraft will fly to the United Kingdom to represent the Indian Air Force (IAF) in multi-nation air exercise &#39;Ex Cobra Warrior 22&#39; at Waddington, United Kingdom from March 6 to 27.&nbsp;</strong></p>
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The IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and other leading air forces of the world.</p>
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The exercise is aimed at providing operational exposure and share best practices amongst the participating air forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship.</p>
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&quot;This will be a platform for LCA Tejas to demonstrate its manoeuvrability and operational capability,&quot; the Defence Ministry said in a statement today.</p>
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IAF C-17 aircraft will provide the necessary transport support for induction and de-induction.</p>
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Waddington in Lincolnshire is one of the Royal Air Force&#39;s busiest stations as the hub of UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) and the main operating base for airborne intelligence aircraft and systems.</p>
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