The Indian Air Force (IAF) Training Commanders' Conference 2025 was convened at the Headquarters of the Training Command, Bengaluru, from October 23 to 24. Attended by the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the conference held discussions on ways to transform training philosophy, modernise infrastructure, and align training with the Air Force’s future operational needs, the official statement cited on Saturday.
The Chief further reviewed the performance of training establishments and emphasised the importance of operationally oriented training in enhancing the IAF's combat readiness, while lauding the excellence displayed by various training establishments and highlighting the need for continuous improvement.
The Air Force Academy was awarded the prestigious 'Pride of Training Command' trophy by the CAS.
Meanwhile, IAF is participating in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain, from October 20 to 31.
"The exercise aims to foster mutual learning, enhance interoperability, sharpen air combat skills, and strengthen defence cooperation with friendly nations,” wrote the official X handle of the Indian Air Force. The exercise follows the IAF's recent induction of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft. The Airbus C-295 is a robust, reliable, and highly versatile tactical transport aircraft designed for missions ranging from troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance and reconnaissance, to signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, VIP transport, and airborne firefighting.
"Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior officials from the Indian Air Force, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marked an important milestone in strengthening India's defence capabilities," the embassy said in a post on X.
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