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RAF on Exercise Indradhanush

RAF Personnel under the command of No.8 RAF Force Protection Wing have arrived at Hindan Air Force base to take part in Exercise INDRADHANUSH. This exercise will see the Force Protection Force (RAF Police and RAF Regiment) working alongside Garud Regiment and Indian Air Force Police and Security personnel.

Ex INDRADHANUSH is part of an ongoing bi-lateral UK/Indian Air Force exercise programme which commenced in 2013 with previous iterations involving fast jet, air transport and force protection personnel both in India and the UK. 

Wing Commander Lee Wales, Officer Commanding No. 8 RAF Force Protection Wing said:

"The FP Force are looking forward to training alongside the Garud Regiment and the IAF Police and Security; the training will strengthen relationships between both forces whilst exchanging Tactics, Techniques and Procedures and demonstrate FP Armoured Vehicle capability."

The RAFP are deploying on Exercise INDRADHANUSH to demonstrate the crucial role they play in securing and enabling the delivery of Air Power through cross-domain Protective Security and Counter Intelligence.

The RAF Regiment will demonstrate the Complex Air Ground Environment (CAGE) - the environment in and around an operational airfield and how a specialist Force Protection Force ensure the Service's capabilities and personnel are PROTECTED whilst enabling air operations.