The multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 will be held at the Andravida Air Base, Greece from 31 March to 11 April 2025. INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force is the air force of Greece. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25. The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft.
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Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 to be held in Greece
Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise will be held at the Andravida Air Base, Greece from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
The exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force is the air force of Greece.
What is Exercise INIOCHOS
The exercise INIOCHOS was first conducted in the late 1980s. INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties. The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from fifteen countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges.
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Aims of Exercise INIOCHOS-25
The aim of multinational air exercise INIOCHOS 2025 is to enhance international cooperation, synergy and interoperability amongst the participating Air Forces. This exercise will provide an opportunity to train in planning and executing Combined Air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, and gain insights into operational best practices.
Exercise INIOCHOS-25: Participates By
A large number of air forces from allied, partner and friendly countries are participating in the Greek-leg multinational air exercise INIOCHOS 2025.
In addition to host Greece, the air forces of the United States, France, India, Italy and Israel will also participate in the INIOCHOS 2025 exercise. Apart from this, the list of all the participating countries is as follows.
- France
- India
- Israel
- Italy
- Montenegro
- Poland
- Qatar
- Slovenia
- Spain
- UAE
- USA
Additionally, Cyprus will participate with supporting personnel, while Slovakia and Bahrain will send a group of observers.
Phases of Exercise INIOCHOS 2025
The Multinational Air Force Exercise INIOCHOS 2025 is divided into three phases:
Phase 1: Deployment of Participating Forces
Phase 2: Execution
Phase 3: Redeployment of Forces
Missions of Exercise INIOCHOS 2025
The missions of exercise INIOCHOS cover the full spectrum of air operations performed by Hellenic Air Force (HAF) such as:
- Offensive Counter Air Operations (OCA)
- Defensive Counter Air Operations (DCA)
- Strategic Air Operations
- Air Power Contribution to Counter-Land Operations (APCLO)
- Air Power Contribution to Maritime Operations (APCMO)
- Reconnaissance Missions (RECCE)
- Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
- Time Sensitive Target (TST)
- High Value Airborne Asset (HVAA)
Indian Air Force to participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in the exercise INIOCHOS-25, a multi-nation air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. Exercise INIOCHOS will be held from March 31 to April 10, 2025.
The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft.
The exercise will further reinforce India's strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations.
Static Current Affairs related to Greece for upcoming exams
- Capital city: Athens
- Largest city: Athens
- Official language and national language: Greek
- President: Konstantinos Tasoulas
- Prime Minister: Kyriakos Mitsotakis
- Total Population 2024 estimate: 10,400,720
- Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
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