Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Chief of Staff of Spain’s Air and Space Force (JEMA), Air General Francisco Braco Carbo interacted with the visiting contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the sidelines of the multinational air combat exercise Ocean Sky 2025, being hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands. “Striking images from Gran Canaria, Spain, where the IAF is participating in Ex Ocean Sky 2025. The Chief of Staff of the Spanish Air and Space Force, Air General Francisco Braco Carbo, interacted with the IAF contingent, fondly recalling his visit to India for Exercise Tarang Shakti in 2024,” the Embassy of India in Madrid posted on X.
Jayant N Khobragade, Indian Ambassador to Spain, was also present on the occasion and congratulated the team, led by Group Captain Dhankar and Group Captain Dhruv, for the meticulous planning of the mission and their outstanding performance, demonstrating the valor of the IAF.
According to IAF, the exercise aims to boost mutual learning, increase interoperability, sharpen air combat skills and bolster defence cooperation with friendly nations. “Exercise Ocean Sky 2025: The Indian Air Force is participating in the multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain, from October 20–31. The exercise aims to foster mutual learning, enhance interoperability, sharpen air combat skills, and strengthen defence cooperation with friendly nations,” the IAF had earlier posted on X. The skies south of the Canary Islands have become a vast operational arena where Spanish and allied units are testing their capabilities in a complex and highly demanding environment. According to Spain’s Ministry of Defence, the Canary Islands offer an optimal training environment thanks to its meteorological conditions and low air traffic density.
