Current Context : The Indian Air Force has completed Exercise Eastern Bridge-7 with the Royal Air Force of Oman in Masirah, Oman.

• The IAF deployed MiG-29s, Jaguars, and C-17 Globemaster aircraft, while RAFO contributed F-16s and Hawks for the exercise.
• Aim : to improve strategic coordination and tactical capabilities, with a focus on complex air operations, air-to-air combat, and air-to-ground missions.

OTHER JOINT EXERCISES BETWEEN INDIA AND OMAN

• Exercise Naseem Al-Bahr: A biennial naval exercise aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.
• Al Najah: A bilateral army exercise focused on counter-terrorism, strengthening ground operational coordination and tactical skills.​