Where was the Indian Air Force demonstration exercise

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•     Indian Air Force conducts exercise Vayu-Shakti in Pokhran, Rajasthan. •     Indian Air Force demonstration exercise Vayu-Shakti 2024 was held at the Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. •     This year’s Vayu-Shakti exercise featured joint operations with the Indian Army, highlighting the seamless coordination between the two branches of the armed forces. •     A total of 121 aircraft participated in the exercise, including indigenous aircraft Tejas and helicopters Prachand, and Dhruv. •     Internationally renowned aircraft like Rafale, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, and Jaguar also showcased their strength. •     Advanced helicopters like Chinook, Apache, and Mi-17 were also in action. The demonstration also showcased indigenous Surface to Air Weapon systems, Akash and SAMAR .