Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Sarang Helicopter Team Highlights India-Egypt Friendship Over Giza
India’s Sarang helicopter team visited Egypt for an international airshow.
Its helicopters flew in carefully planned formations.
One performance took place with the Pyramids of Giza in the background.
The Indian Air Force said the sight showed both countries’ strengths and friendship.
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh met the team members in Egypt.
The team used Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv aircraft.
The Ministry of Defence said Sarang is known for difficult and synchronized flying.
The reports describe the team as having five helicopters, while the Giza formation shown by the IAF used four.
The Indian Air Force’s Sarang team performed a four-helicopter ALH Dhruv formation near Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza.
The IAF said the display combined Indian flying expertise with Egypt’s heritage and reflected strong bilateral friendship.
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh visited the team at the El Alamein International Airshow and exchanged mementoes with the contingent.
The team participated in the second El Alamein International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport from September 8 to 10.
The Ministry of Defence described Sarang as the world’s only five-helicopter display team, highlighting India’s aviation skills and aerospace capabilities.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team and Air Marshal Yalla Umesh.
- What
- A Sarang helicopter aerial display and participation in the El Alamein International Airshow.
- When
- The team participated from September 8 to 10; the IAF reported the Giza display and visit on Thursday.
- Where
- The Pyramids of Giza and El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
- Why
- To demonstrate Indian aviation skills and strengthen India-Egypt friendship, defence ties and diplomatic engagement.
- Aircraft
- Indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv, also called ALH Dhruv.
- Giza formation
- The IAF reported a four-helicopter formation flying with the Pyramids of Giza as the backdrop.
- Team description
- The Ministry of Defence called Sarang the world’s only five-helicopter display team.
- Airshow
- The second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow.
- Dates
- September 8 to 10.
- Location
- El Alamein International Airport, Egypt.
- Visit
- Air Marshal Yalla Umesh visited the team and exchanged mementoes with the contingent.