IND-PAK’s fighter jets face to face, MIG-29’s clash with JF-17, know where and when?

The last time an air combat between the Indian and Pakistani air forces was seen was in February 2019, soon after the Balakot air strike. But once again the fighter planes of both the countries are going to be seen face to face in the air. But this time the face-off will be between MiG-29 and JF-17. The air forces of both India and Pakistan are part of the multi-national war exercise Exercise Bright Star 2023 held in Egypt. This exercise will continue till 14 September. India is participating in it for the first time.

The Indian Air Force contingent includes five MiG-29, two IL-78, two C-130 and two C-17 aircraft. Personnel of Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force, as well as personnel of Nos. 28 (First Supersonics), 77 (C-130J ‘Veeld Viper’), 78 (IL-78 ‘Valorous’) and 81 (C-17 ‘Sky Lords’) ‘) The squadron is taking part in the exercise. The IAF transport aircraft will also provide airlift to around 150 Indian Army personnel, a press release issued by the IAF said. Its objective is to practice planning and execution of joint operations. Calling its contingent of armed forces personnel Diplomats in Flight Suits, the Indian Air Force is trying to further the strategic relationship between the participating countries. India and Egypt have had exceptional relations and deep cooperation, with the two jointly developing aero-engines and aircraft in the 1960s and India training Egyptian pilots.

The upgraded Indian MiG-29 is the most advanced version of the Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft ever produced. The MiG-29 was developed to counter the US F-16 Fighting Falcons and F/A-18 ‘Super Hornets’> The Indian Air Force inducted the MiG-29B variant in 1986. The aircraft was equipped with medium-range BVR missiles. They were the bane of Pakistani F-16s trying to provide ground support in Kargil. MiG-29s were used to provide cover to Mirage-2000 bombers in Kargil.