Pokhran: Pokhran, in Rajasthan, witnessed the Indian Air Force's combat and fire prowess when 'Iron Fist', one of the biggest exercises conducted by the IAF, was conducted on Friday.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister AK Antony and other dignitaries watched the awesome manoeuvers of the IAF's multiple platforms involving fighters, trainers, choppers and transport aircraft.
In his opening address, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said, "Today's exercise with over 200 aircraft will give you an insight into IAFs operational strength." The air chief said that the IAF has progressed closed to execute seamless network-centric operation.
23/02/13 Sudhi Ranjan Sen/NDTV
