Showcasing more than 30 types of platforms and weapons systems amounting to a participation of about 230 aircraft, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fire power display during Iron Fist 2013 at Pokhran demonstrated the day and night employability of air power by frontline fighter aircraft of the IAF including the Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, MiG-21, MiG-27, MiG-29 and Hawks. The transport aircraft include – C130J, AN-32, Embraer and IL-76, while Mi-8, Mi-17 1V, the newly inducted Mi-17 V5 and Mi-35 attack helicopters will constitute the rotary wing ingredients. The Sarang Helicopter Aerobatic Display Team and low level aerobatics by SU-30 aircraft would be the added attraction to the event.

At the Iron Fist Exercise which began on February 22, IAF is also showcasing for the first time its surface-to-air missile systems like the shoulder fired IGLA, the vehicle mounted and mobile OSA-AK M and the longer range PECHORA. The exercise would also showcase its latest acquisition the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II basic trainer aircraft and Bambi Bucket Operations by Mi-17 V5 helicopter. Besides the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan singh, Defence A.K. Antony and senior IAF officials also witnessed the mega event.