Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) conduct joint in-situ air exercise from 9-13 February 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 12 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are undertaking a joint in-situ air exercise from 9-13 February 2026.
IAF Su-30MKI, IL-78 refuelling aircraft, AWACS and AEW&C platforms are participating alongside RTAF Gripen aircraft.
The exercise aims to enhance operational coordination and interoperability between the two air forces and strengthen Indo-Thai defence cooperation.