IAF to display fire power in Pokhran today

The Indian Air Force will demonstrate its combat and firepower, including Akash Missile, for the first time, in the desert of Pokhran in Jaisalmer today. The event, named exercise Iron Fist, will be attended by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other dignitaries. 

181 aircraft including Sukhoi and Tejas will demonstrate



a synchronized aerial ballet that would showcase its combat capabilities. 

Glimpses of an exponential increase in the operational capabilities of the Air Force with focus on the concept of all weather, network centric operations, precision weapon delivery and ability to deliver lethal firepower will be on display during the exercise.