CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -IAF C-17 aircraft will provide the necessary transport support for induction and de-induction. Indian Air Force will participate in a multi nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forces from the NATO, Germany, Italy and the US have commenced the UK Royal Air Force’s (Raf) capstone tactical training exercise, Cobra Warrior 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is the United Kingdom. Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK from 6-27 March 2022. IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise.

Detailed explanation-4: -All Four existing Mig-21 Bis squadrons will be retired by 2025 and all will be re-equipped with LCA-Tejas Mk1A aircraft that will start induction from 2024 onwards till 2029.