British and Indian Jets in Simulated Dogfight
British F-35B jets defended HMS Prince of Wales against Indian Air Force aircraft in a simulated exercise.
- 8 Su-30MKI Flankers
- 4 Jaguars
- 1 Il-78 Mainstay airborne early warning platform
The exercise was part of Exercise Konkan 2025, a bilateral training series to strengthen maritime and air cooperation.
The simulated engagements tested both nations’ tactics, sensors, and interoperability in complex, multi-domain scenarios.
Author's summary: British and Indian jets engaged in a simulated dogfight over a British carrier.