The Indian Army and Indian Air Force jointly conducted a comprehensive training exercise, Ex Winged Raider, in the Eastern Theater.

• The exercise emphasized the critical role of airborne forces in modern military strategy, enabling swift action across diverse environments.
• It focused on special airborne operations, enhancing rapid deployment using both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the Chinook helicopter for the first time in the region.
• Ex Winged Raider aligns with India’s broader goal of enhancing inter-service coordination, supporting the move towards integrated theater commands for more efficient military operations.