IAF Chief Flies USAF F-15EX During U.S. Visit
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Nevada, US: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh undertook a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II at Nellis Air Force Base on April 9, flying alongside USAF Major Matthew Benson of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron to examine the aircraft’s systems and performance.
The sortie, reported on April 18, provided Singh and US officials the opportunity to assess the aircraft’s relevance to Indo-Pacific air superiority; US statements described the F-15EX as among platforms essential to collaborative regional defence, and the exchange informs ongoing bilateral training and interoperability discussions.
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Timeline
- 1. April 9, 2024 — Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew an F-15EX at Nellis AFB with USAF Major Matthew Benson.
- 2. April 9–17, 2024 — The event was summarized and confirmed by US officials and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.
- 3. April 18, 2024 — ANI published the dispatch reporting the familiarisation sortie; multiple outlets republished it.
- 4. April 18–22, 2024 — Coverage emphasized the F-15EX’s role in Indo-Pacific defence and potential interoperability implications.
- 5. Post-April 22, 2024 — Bilateral defence contacts continue exchanges on training, testing, and capability assessment informed by the sortie.
Why it matters
This flight signals a strengthening of US-India defense ties. It could impact regional security, especially in the Indo-Pacific. If you're tracking international relations or defense news, keep an eye on further collaborations.
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