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U.S. F-35s make India exercise debut alongside seven foreign air forces

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Seven foreign air forces joined the Indian Air Force for an exercise dubbed the “Red Flag of the East,” with U.S. F-35s participating in an exercise in India for the first time. The event brings multiple air forces together for multinational training on Indian soil.

Discovered 2026-11-11T10:55:34.955218-08:00 | 2026-11-11T10:55:34.955218-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The F-35s’ first exercise in India adds a notable new dimension to U.S. integration with Indian and partner air forces.
  • Seven foreign air forces training alongside the Indian Air Force makes this a substantial multinational exercise; the report does not specify participating countries or exercise outcomes.

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