Cope India

The exercise included flight tests, practice and demonstrations as well as lectures on subjects related to aviation.

There were also media functions and social interactions among troops of the two countries.

After the event was over, the Indian Air Force indicated that "[t]he mutual respect and bonhomie that developed between members of the two sides have cemented a firm foundation for moving ahead towards higher bilateralism.

"[1] According to press reports, representatives of the United States found it a "positive experience" that led to the re-evaluation of some assumptions about US air tactics.

Commending the IAF's professionalism, he said, "Their capabilities are equal to how we operate".

Two USAF F-15 Eagles and two IAF MIG-27 Floggers flying in formation during Cope India 2004.
A pair of Su-30Ks and Mirage 2000s from the IAF, flying alongside two USAF F-15s during Cope India 2004.