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	'''Iron Fist''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] exercise held at [[Pokhran]], [[Rajasthan]]. It has been held twice - 2013 and 2016.		'''Iron Fist''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] exercise held at [[Pokhran]], [[Rajasthan]]. It has been held twice: 2013 and 2016.

	==Iron Fist 2013==		==Iron Fist 2013==
	The Iron Fist 2013 was the [[Indian Air Force]]'s first day-night exercise.<ref>{{Cite news\|url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/iafs-first-daynight-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan/1078219/\|title = IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan\|date = February 22, 2013\|work = newspaper\|agency = PTI}}</ref> It was conducted on 22 February 2013 at the [[Pokhran]] firing range. The main objective was to display network-centric operations capabilities of the Indian Air Force. More than 100 aircraft (equal number of aircraft were at standby) and 30 different weapon platforms participated. Along with aircraft, [[National Security Guard]] and [[Garud Commando Force\|Garud]] commandos displayed their tactical skills.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/stunning-images-iafs-iron-fist-2013_-62571.html\|title=Stunning Images: IAF's Iron Fist 2013\|date=February 24, 2013\|website=indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130222/news-current-affairs/article/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-displays-precision-fire-power</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-pics-iaf-s-firepower-at-iron-fist-along-pak-border/20130222.htm\|title=PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border - Rediff.com News\|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-fire-power-capabilities-pokhran-range-rajasthan-369264-2013-02-23\|title=Iron Fist 2013: IAF displays precision fire power capabilities in Pokhran range\|website=India Today}}</ref> The final day of the exercises saw several dignitaries arrive to see a demonstration of capabilities including President of India, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Chief of Indian Navy and several more. A four-hour live telecast of the event was broadcast by [[DD National\|Doordarshan National]].		The Iron Fist 2013 was the [[Indian Air Force]]'s first day-night exercise.<ref>{{Cite news\|url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/iafs-first-daynight-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan/1078219/\|title = IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan\|date = February 22, 2013\|work = newspaper\|agency = PTI}}</ref> It was conducted on 22 February 2013 at the [[Pokhran]] firing range. The main objective was to display network-centric operations capabilities of the Indian Air Force. More than 100 aircraft (equal number of aircraft were at standby) and 30 different weapon platforms participated. Along with aircraft, [[National Security Guard]] and [[Garud Commando Force\|Garud]] commandos displayed their tactical skills.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/stunning-images-iafs-iron-fist-2013_-62571.html\|title=Stunning Images: IAF's Iron Fist 2013\|date=February 24, 2013\|website=indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130222/news-current-affairs/article/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-displays-precision-fire-power \|title=Iron Fist 2013: Indian Air Force displays precision fire power capabilities, manoeuvres {{!}} Deccan Chronicle \|website=www.deccanchronicle.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224015635/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130222/news-current-affairs/article/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-displays-precision-fire-power \|archive-date=2013-02-24}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-pics-iaf-s-firepower-at-iron-fist-along-pak-border/20130222.htm\|title=PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border - Rediff.com News\|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-fire-power-capabilities-pokhran-range-rajasthan-369264-2013-02-23\|title=Iron Fist 2013: IAF displays precision fire power capabilities in Pokhran range\|website=India Today}}</ref> The final day of the exercises saw several dignitaries arrive to see a demonstration of capabilities including President of India, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Chief of Indian Navy and several more. A four-hour live telecast of the event was broadcast by [[DD National\|Doordarshan National]].

	===Live telecast===		===Live telecast===
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	==External links==		==External links==
	{{~~commonscat~~\|Iron Fist (exercise)}}		{{commons category\|Iron Fist (exercise)}}
	*[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_iaf-s-first-day-night-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan_1803192 ''IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan'' - DNA]		*[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_iaf-s-first-day-night-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan_1803192 ''IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan'' - DNA]

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'''Iron Fist''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] exercise held at [[Pokhran]], [[Rajasthan]]. It has been held twice - 2013 and 2016.

==Iron Fist 2013==
The Iron Fist 2013 was the [[Indian Air Force]]'s first day-night exercise.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/iafs-first-daynight-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan/1078219/|title = IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan|date = February 22, 2013|work = newspaper|agency = PTI}}</ref> It was conducted on 22 February 2013 at the [[Pokhran]] firing range. The main objective was to display network-centric operations capabilities of the Indian Air Force. More than 100 aircraft (equal number of aircraft were at standby) and 30 different weapon platforms participated. Along with aircraft, [[National Security Guard]] and [[Garud Commando Force|Garud]] commandos displayed their tactical skills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/stunning-images-iafs-iron-fist-2013_-62571.html|title=Stunning Images: IAF's Iron Fist 2013|date=February 24, 2013|website=indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130222/news-current-affairs/article/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-displays-precision-fire-power</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-pics-iaf-s-firepower-at-iron-fist-along-pak-border/20130222.htm|title=PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border - Rediff.com News|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/iron-fist-2013-indian-air-force-fire-power-capabilities-pokhran-range-rajasthan-369264-2013-02-23|title=Iron Fist 2013: IAF displays precision fire power capabilities in Pokhran range|website=India Today}}</ref> The final day of the exercises saw several dignitaries arrive to see a demonstration of capabilities including President of India, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Chief of Indian Navy and several more. A four-hour live telecast of the event was broadcast by [[DD National|Doordarshan National]].

===Live telecast===
The live telecast was an attempt by the IAF to showcase its capabilities. It was accompanied by music and live commentary describing the aircraft, capabilities, mission under progress, target, weapon details, pilot and crew names and also live footage from the cockpit.

The live telecast was divided into four phases.
* Phase 1: Flypast
The flypast was done with several aircraft to start the events of live exercise. It consisted of the following displays:
# 3 Mi-8 helicopters with the tricolor
# MiG-27 flying at 450 km/hour with Iron Fist 13 banner in tow
# Jaguar showing live footage of the main spectator stand from aircraft cameras
# Rejuvenated [[de Havilland Tiger Moth|Tiger Moth]]
# Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 aerobics
# MiG-29 (Supersonic flypast)
# All 5 variants of MiG-21 in service with IAF in an Arrowhead formation
# 5 Jaguar aircraft in Arrowhead formation
# 5 Upgraded MiG-27 in Arrowhead formation
# 5 MiG-29 in Arrowhead formation
# Formation flight of Jaguar, MiG-21 Bison and MiG-27
# 3 Su-30 MKI in [[Vic formation]]
# HAL Cheetah + HAL Chetak + HAL Dhruv + HAL LCH
# Aerobatics by HAL LCH
* Phase-2: Offensive capabilities
The Exercise showcased offensive operations like destroying communication centers, runways, hangars, fuel & ammunition buildings, etc. deep behind enemy lines.
''Major Offensive demonstrations:''
# Dive attack by Mirage 2000 after scouting of ground targets by Jaguar and IAI Herons
# Mig-21 Bison attacking ground target with 64 mm Rockets
# Su-30MKI dropping 1000 lb Guided bomb (Aborted)
# Mig-27 firing 40 mm Rockets on ground targets
# Su-30MKI firing runway penetrating bombs
# Jaguar demonstrating precision bombing
# Su-30MKI firing precision guided bombs
# Jaguar firing 3 x 1000 lb bombs
# HAL Tejas demonstrating swing role capability: an LGB on ground target quickly followed by an R-73 launch to shoot down a simulated interceptor
* Phase-3: Defensive Operations
# [[MANPADS]] firing
# Garud Commandos carrying out a Search & Rescue mission from a Mi-17 escorted by Mi-35.
# OSA AK-M Surface to air firing
# Mi-35 firing 80 mm Rockets on ground targets
# BAe Hawk trainer aircraft two 125 kg bombs followed by 68 mm rockets
# MiG-21 fire S-24 (240 mm caliber) heavy rockets
# Su-30MKI fire 26 x 250 kg bombs demonstrating carpet bombing
# 2 C-130J deploy 60 paratroopers
# Mi-17 demonstrating quick slithering operation
# Mi-17 demonstrating deploying of a Fast Attack Vehicle with 5 Guards who conduct a surgical strike and return to the Mi-17 for quick escape
# IL-76 dropping heavy cargo with parachutes escorted by 2 Mig-29 who intercept and fire R-73 missile at an interceptor
# C-130J demonstrates an assault landing on a short field deploys 26 commandos and quickly takes off in about 1000 feet and flies away with complex maneuvering
# Mi-17 demonstrate fire control using slithered buckets
* Flying displays:
After these live weapons demonstrations, several aerobatics display and other events continued before commencing of Phase 4: Night Operations.
# HAL Dhruv [[Sarang display team|Sarang helicopter display team]] aerobatics
# Su-30MKI aerobatics
# [[Akash Ganga]] sky diving team deployed from an An-32
# Simulation of the [[Operation Black Tornado]] by the NSG from a Mi-17
# IAI Heron (remote-piloted aircraft, RPA) demonstration
# Rifle drill by the Air Force
# Musical performance by IAF bands
# Handing mementos to various dignitaries in presence
* Phase-4: Night operations
Targets were briefed before the firing commenced. All aircraft fired flares before deploying targets to enhance visibility. Following operations were carried out:
# An-32 modified to deploy weapons 10 x 1000 lb carpet bombing demonstration
# MiG-27UP firing S-24 heavy rockets
# Mirage-2000 firing dumb bombs
# MiG-27UP firing S-24 heavy rockets
# Jaguar firing 3 × 1000 lb bombs from 500 feet altitude
# Jaguar firing 4 × 1000 lb bombs in dive
# Su-30MKI firing 18 × 250 kg bombs (Aborted)
# Jaguar 4 × 1000 lb bombs
# Mi-17 Night Slither operation to drop Garud commandos under search light
# Pechora SAM-3 ripple firing to an airborne target at 10 km range
# Mi-35 firing S-24 heavy rockets fired with assistance of newly included NVG & FLIR avionics
# IL-78MKI firing 300 flares to announce end of Iron Fist 2013
# An-32 firing 50 flares

===[[Sarang display team|List of Aircraft participating]]===
Fighter Aircraft
# [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]
# [[Mikoyan MiG-29|Mikoyan MiG-29 "Baaz"]]
# [[Dassault Mirage 2000|Dassault Mirage 2000 "Vajra"]]
# [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]]
# [[Mikoyan MiG-27|Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 "Bahadur"]]
# [[SEPECAT Jaguar|SEPECAT Jaguar "Shamsher"]]
# [[Light Combat Aircraft|HAL LCA "Tejas"]]
Transport Aircraft
# [[Ilyushin Il-76|Ilyushin Il-76 Candid "Gajraaj"]]
# [[C-130J Super Hercules]]
# [[Antonov An-32|Antonov An-32 Cline]]
# [[DRDO AEW&CS|DRDO EMB-145 AEWCS]]
Trainer Aircraft
# [[BAE Hawk]]
# [[Pilatus PC-7]]
Rotary Wing Aircraft
# [[HAL Rudra]]
# [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter]]
# [[Mil Mi-35|Mil Mi-35 Hind-E]]
# [[Mil Mi-8]]
# [[Mil Mi-17|Mi-17]]
# [[HAL Dhruv]]
# [[Aérospatiale Lama|HAL Cheetah]]
# [[Aérospatiale Alouette III|HAL Chetak]]
UAV
# [[IAI Heron]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! |Aircraft
! |Photo
|-
| [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] || [[File:SU-30MKI-g4sp - edit 2(clipped).jpg|100x100px]]
|-
| [[Mikoyan MiG-29]] || [[File:IAF MiG-29.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Dassault Mirage 2000]] ||[[File:IAF Mirage 2000.jpg|frameless|100x100px]]
|-
| [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]] || [[Image:Sheeju mig21.JPG|100px]]
|-
| [[Mikoyan MiG-27|Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Bahadur]] || [[File:Mig-27.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[SEPECAT Jaguar]] || [[File:IAF Jaguar.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Light Combat Aircraft|HAL Tejas]] || [[File:Light Combat Aircraft.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Ilyushin Il-76|Ilyushin Il-76 Candid]] || [[File:Indian Air Force IL-76.JPG|100px]]
|-
| [[C-130J Super Hercules]] || [[File:C-130 J.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Antonov An-32|Antonov An-32 Cline]] || [[File:Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 Karpezo-3.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[DRDO AEW&CS|EMB-145 AEWCS]] || [[File:DRDO AEW&C Embraer ERJ 145.JPG|100px]]
|-
| [[BAE Hawk]] || [[File:IAFBaeHawk.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Pilatus PC-7]] || [[File:SilverFalcons5.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[HAL Rudra]] || [[File:HAL Rudra at Aero India 2013.JPG|100px]]
|-
| [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter]] || [[File:LCH (HEMANT RAWAT ) (2).JPG|100px]]
|-
| [[Mil Mi-35|Mil Mi-35 Hind-E]] || [[File:Mi-35 Hind Akbar.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Mil Mi-8]]<hr>[[Mil Mi-17|Mi-17]] || [[File:IAF Mi-8.JPEG|100px]]<br>[[File:US-India YudhAbhyas.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[HAL Dhruv]] || [[File:Indian air force dhruv helicopter j4042 arp.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Aérospatiale Lama|HAL Cheetah]] || [[File:An Indian Air Force Cheetah evacuating ill J&K Police Personnel. Photograph taken in Bani region of Basoli Tehsil, Kathua District, Jammu and Kashmir, India.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Aérospatiale Alouette III|HAL Chetak]] || [[File:Chetak Helicopter from the INS Rana (D 52) prepares to land onto the flight deck of USS Stethem (DDG 63).jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[IAI Heron]] || [[File:Salon du Bourget 20090619 075.jpg|100px]]

|}

===Weapon systems===
*[[9K38 Igla|IGLA]]
*[[9K33 Osa|Osa-AKM]]
*[[S-125 Neva/Pechora|Pechora]]

===Special Forces===
NSG Commandos
Garud Commandos
Akash Ganga Sky Diving team

==Iron Fist 2016==
Iron Fist 2016 was held on 18 March 2016. It featured the participation of 181 aircraft, 103 of them fighter planes. It also included a display of the firepower of [[HAL Tejas|Tejas LCA]] for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/india/exercise-iron-fist-2016-watch-live-here_1867115.html|title=Exercise Iron Fist 2016: Stunning showcase of IAF's air prowess - Watch|date=March 18, 2016|website=Zee News}}</ref>

'''Highlights'''
*22 types of platforms, weapons systems.
*The firing of Akash missile.
*HAL LCH firing 70 mm rockets.
*[[Astra missile]] live firing

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commonscat|Iron Fist (exercise)}}
*[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_iaf-s-first-day-night-exercise-iron-fist-begins-in-rajasthan_1803192 ''IAF's first day-night exercise 'Iron Fist' begins in Rajasthan'' - DNA]

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[[Category:Indian military exercises]]
[[Category:Military exercises and wargames]]