Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Ocean Sky 2025 Exercise in Spain
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking part in a big air combat exercise called Ocean Sky 2025 in Spain.
This exercise is happening at the Canary Islands and involves air forces from different countries.
The goal is to help everyone learn from each other, improve how they work together, and get better at flying combat missions.
The Spanish Air Force Chief met with the IAF team and remembered a past visit to India.
The exercise features many types of aircraft, including fighter jets and tanker planes, practicing together in a challenging environment to keep European airspace safe.
The Indian Air Force is participating in the multinational air combat exercise Ocean Sky 2025.
The exercise is hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands.
The exercise aims to foster mutual learning and enhance interoperability.
The Spanish Air Force Chief interacted with the IAF contingent.
The exercise involves over 50 aircraft.
- Who
- Indian Air Force and Spanish Air and Space Force
- What
- Participated in multinational air combat exercise Ocean Sky 2025.
- When
- October 20-31, 2025
- Where
- Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands, Spain
- Why
- To boost mutual learning, increase interoperability, and sharpen air combat skills.
- Exercise Name
- Ocean Sky 2025
- Location
- Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, Spain
- IAF Participation Dates
- October 20–31
- Participating Aircraft
- F-18M, Eurofighter, F-16 C/D B50, F-16 Fighting Falcon M, F-15E, Su-30MKI, and various tankers
- Spanish Air Force Chief
- Air General Francisco Braco Carbo