What was the primary focus of Exercise Udara Shakti 2024, in which the Indian Air Force participated alongside the Royal Malaysian Air Force?

Exercise Udara Shakti 2024, held from August 5 to 9 in Kuantan, Malaysia, focused on enhancing interoperability and commonality between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force, particularly in the operations of Su-30 aircraft. The exercise included air combat missions featuring Su-30MKI fighter jets from the IAF and Su-30MKM fighters from the RMAF. The collaboration aimed not only to improve tactical skills but also to foster a deeper understanding and common operational practices between the two air forces, contributing to improved operational efficiency through the exchange of maintenance practices among their technical experts.