Tejas to join multi-nation combat exercise in UK; First foreign drill for jet

After first-ever Singapore airshow visit, the Tejas fighter jet is all set to debut in foreign air next month. In a first, the IAF will deploy the fighter aircraft for the 'Cobra Warrior' exercise at Waddington, U.K. Exercise aimed at providing operational exposure & share best practices amongst the participating air forces. The multinational exercise will be a platform for Tejas to demonstrate manoeuvrability, operational capability. The Air Force will be sending 5 Tejas jets for 'Ex-Cobra'; C-17 aircraft slated to provide transport support.