The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today witnessed a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force at Pokhran, in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert.
The Exercise, named Iron Fist 2016, was conducted in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The Air Force displayed the full range of its attack and defence capabilities. This included net enabled operations, air defence operations, combat support operations, aerobatic displays, multifaceted operations and all-weather operations.
“Firepower of the Air Force and the skill of the Air Warriors fills our hearts with immense pride,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
Combat & manoeuvre skills, attack & defence capabilities displayed by IAF are spectacular & speak of the prowess & dedication of our forces.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2016
Firepower of the Air Force & the skill of the Air Warriors fills our hearts with immense pride. pic.twitter.com/ei0yo0JAW0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2016
Happy to witness 'Iron Fist 2016' at Pokhran in the Thar Desert, with Rashtrapati ji. @RashtrapatiBhvn pic.twitter.com/nMMk4N8tYw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2016
Prior joining the event, the PM had tweeted, Later today I will be in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to witness the IAF Fire Power Demonstration ‘Iron Fist 2016.’
Later today I will be in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to witness the IAF Fire Power Demonstration ‘Iron Fist 2016.’ https://t.co/RDnzlHUBdB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2016
Here are glimpses of President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and other officials at the IAF Fire Power Demonstration.
