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IAF Sarang Team Arrives in Egypt for El Alamein Airshow

IAF Sarang

New Delhi: The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of Indian Air Force has reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from 08 to 10 September 2026 at EI Alamein International Airport.

The IAF Sarang team is the world’s only five helicopter display team. The team will showcase precision, professionalism and flying skills through a series of meticulously choreographed displays. This marks another significant milestone in international engagements by the Indian Air Force reflecting growing defence and diplomatic ties between India and Egypt.

Flying the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, the Sarang team is renowned for its demanding formation manoeuvres close-proximity flying and synchronised aerial sequences. The display highlights not only the exceptional skill and discipline of its pilots but also the capabilities of India’s indigenous aerospace industry.

The Sarang team will display its famous “Dolphin Leap” manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn. The team’s participation will provide an opportunity for spectators and aviation enthusiasts from across the world to witness the versatility and agility of the ALH Dhruv while witnessing the bold spirit of the Indian Air Force.

The El Alamein International Airshow brings together leading Air Forces as well as professionals in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors from around the world The Sarang display over Egyptian skies will add a distinctive dimension to the event, besides strengthening ties with other International teams from across the world.

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7th India–Vietnam Coast Guard High-Level Meeting in Chennai

India–Vietnam Coast Guard

New Delhi: The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation.

The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Luong Dinh Hung, Vice Commandant, Vietnam Coast Guard.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas including Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response and capacity building. Both sides reviewed ongoing bilateral engagements, including professional exchanges and ship visits, and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation and interoperability.

The two Coast Guards emphasised the importance of regular institutional interactions, training programmes, professional exchanges, sharing of best practices and ship visits to further strengthen mutual trust, coordination and operational cooperation.

The HLM reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Vietnam to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation towards promoting maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability in the region.

As part of the ongoing bilateral engagement, the India-Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise, SAHYOG-HOPTAC, is scheduled to be conducted at sea on 27 August 2026. The exercise will provide an opportunity for both Coast Guards to enhance operational coordination, strengthen interoperability and exchange best practices.

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