New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Indian Air Force on Friday successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at the Pokhran field firing range near Jaisalmer, demonstrating its formidable combat readiness, operational synergy and technological prowess across the full spectrum of air operations, the IAF said.

The exercise, witnessed by President Droupadi Murmu as the chief guest, showcased the air force's s capability to execute complex, integrated air operations within a dynamic and realistic battlefield environment, it said in a statement.

Over 130 aircraft participated in the day-and-night exercise, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Mi-17, C-130J, C-295, C-17, the indigenous advanced light helicopter (ALH) Dhruv an...