British and Indian jets in ‘dogfight’ over British carrier

British and Indian Jets Engage in Simulated Dogfight

British F-35B jets defended HMS Prince of Wales against a dozen Indian Air Force aircraft, including eight Su-30MKI Flankers, four Jaguars, and an Il-78 Mainstay airborne early warning platform.

The exercise was part of Exercise Konkan 2025, a bilateral training series aimed at strengthening maritime and air cooperation between the UK and India.

The exercise marked the culmination of Exercise Konkan 2025.

The strike group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, departed Goa and Mumbai after a week of engagements promoting UK industry and reinforcing defence ties.

Author's summary: British and Indian jets engage in a simulated dogfight as part of Exercise Konkan 2025.

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UK Defence Journal UK Defence Journal — 2025-10-15

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