IAF in Greece to participate in 2025 INIOCHOS multinational exercise
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An Indian Air Force contingent arrived at the Hellenic Air Force’s Andravida Air Base in the Northwest Peloponnese of Greece. Greece's official name is the Hellenic Republic, and its Air Force is called the Hellenic Air Force.
The Indian Air Force will participate in the annual multinational INIOCHOS exercise, which the Hellenic Air Force will host from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
The Indian Air Force is participating in the exercise for the second time, having participated for the first time in the 2023 edition of the INIOCHOS exercise.
The Indian Air Force has sent its frontline fighter jets, Su-30 MKI fighters, combat enablers, IL-78s, and C-17 transport aircraft.
About the INIOCHOS military exercise
The INIOCHOS exercise was started by the Hellenic Air Force in the 1980s. In 2015, it became an annual, multinational, invitation-only exercise.
The Indian Air Force participated for the first time in the 2023 edition of the INIOCHOS exercise.
In the 2025 edition of the exercise, 15 countries’ Air Forces are participating.
Aim of the Exercise
The exercise aims to provide realistic training in a battle environment.
The participating Air forces will hone their skills in facing multiple modern threats, which are expected to dominate the modern battlefield and test the physical and psychological endurance of the modern fighter.
The exercises will focus on Offensive Counter Air / Airfield Attack,Anti-Surface Warfare,Combat Search and Rescue,Dynamic Targeting / Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance / Close Air Support (CAS) / Time Sensitive Targets and High Value Airborne Asset Protect/Attack scenarios.
India-Greece Ties
India and Greece have traditionally had good diplomatic ties that go back in history.
Historical evidence suggests that trade relations between the two countries were established during the Mauryan period.
After india’s independence, diplomatic relations were established between the two countries in 1950.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece in 2023, the Indo-Greek relationship was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership. Both countries also expressed their commitment to strengthening their defence ties.
The Hellenic Air Force participated in the largest-ever multinational exercise organised by the Indian Air Force, “ Tarang Shakti,” in 2024.
About Greece
The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic.
It is a European country and a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The first modern Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Capital: Athens
Currency: Euro
Prime Minister : Kyriakos Mitsotakis
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