Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors will train British pilots at RAF Valley.
Initiative follows 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks.
Three IAF Qualified Flight Instructors will be stationed at RAF Valley.
Training duration is set for two years.
Instructors will train British fast-jet pilots on Hawk T2 and Texan T1 aircraft.
First deployment of an IAF officer occurred at Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
Indian officers serve as instructors at all three UK military academies.
Academies include Dartmouth (Navy), Sandhurst (Army), and Cranwell (Air Force).
Enhances interoperability and mutual trust between India and the UK.
Supports long-term defense partnership under UK-India Vision 2035.
Military exercises include Cobra Warrior, Ajeya Warrior, and Tarang Shakti.
Marks a significant step in India-UK military cooperation.
Highlights growing defense collaboration between the two nations.
Focus on expanding bilateral military training engagements.
Significant for enhancing defense ties.

Indian Air Force Instructors to Train British Pilots at RAF Valley

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