Indian Air Force Chief Flies F‑15 Eagle II Fighter Jet During US Visit

Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew a US-made Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet as part of a familiarisation flight during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, ANI reported.

The Indian Air Force Chief piloted the F-15 alongside US Air Force pilot Major Matthew Benson, associated with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.

The F-15 is one of the most advance US-made fighter jets, playing a crucial role in maintaining air superiority and supporting operations.

,Eagle II Leads US Air Defence ,The F-15EX Eagle II is latest iteration of the US's premium air superiority fighter that it hails as "one of the platforms essential to the collaborative defense of the Indo-Pacific.

",The flight formed part of Air Chief Marshal Singh's broader visit to Nellis Air Force Base, a key centre for advanced combat training and operational testing for the US Air Force.

US officials said the experience allowed the Indian Air Chief to better understand the aircraft's capabilities and its role in modern air warfare.

,IAF Chief Discusses Joint Air Defence Exercise With US ,During the visit, Singh also held discussions with senior US Air Force officials, including Brigadier General David C Epperson, commander of the US Air Force Warfare Center.

Air Commodore Yeshpal Singh Negi was also part of the IAF delegation. ,Talks focused on expanding joint exercise opportunities and aligning modernisation efforts between the two air forces.