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Indian, US fighter jets take part in joint exercise at Bengal's Kalaikunda

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India and US airforce joint exercise in WB

Indian and US airforce personnel pose for a photo during a joint exercise at Arjan Singh Airforce Station, at Panagarh in West Burdwan district

Kalaikunda: Fighter jets of the air forces of India and the United States took part in a joint exercise at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district, an official said on Monday.

As part of the Cope India 2023 exercise, five top-notch fighter jets of the two air forces took off in quick succession from the air force base.

The Indian Air Force has employed Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets while F-15 is representing the United States Air Force in the exercise.

The exercise, which began on April 10, will conclude on Monday.

A simultaneous 12-day exercise of transport aircraft was held at Panagarh Air Force Station in Paschim Bardhaman district from April 10.

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