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Hellenic Air Force Hosts International Live-Fly Exercise INIOCHOS 2025

NATO Allied Air Command

Apr 2 2025

Germany -- From March 31 to April 11, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) will host the multinational live-fly Exercise INIOCHOS 2025 at Andravida Air Base, bringing together Allied and partner air forces to enhance interoperability and strengthen operational readiness.

INIOCHOS is a large-scale multinational air exercise that provides participating forces with a high-end training environment, simulating complex and dynamic air combat scenarios. Designed to replicate a complex and congested air environment, the exercise enables Allied aircrews to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures in a realistic operational setting. By incorporating real-time injects and modern threat simulations, INIOCHOS contributes to the agility and effectiveness of NATO and partner forces.

The HAF will participate with its fighter aircraft, helicopters, transport, and training aircraft, alongside contributions from land and naval forces. This year's exercise will see air participation from multiple Allied nations, including France, Italy, Montenegro, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and the United States. Their contributions, ranging from advanced fighter jets to specialized support assets, that will further enhance operational and cooperation and integration.

Iniochos offers a challenging and comprehensive air exercises for participating nations due to the challenging scenarios in a geographically diverse environment, making the exercise a key component in fostering multinational collaboration and airpower synergy.

The exercise will feature a diverse range of advanced combat scenarios, including Offensive and Defensive Counter-Air Operations, Strategic Air Operations, Combat Search and Rescue, integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) and Time-Sensitive Targeting. Additionally, INIOCHOS 2025 will integrate a substantial number of missions using F-16 Tactical Simulators at the Operational Synthetic Training Squadron of the Hellenic Air Tactics Center, expanding training opportunities into the digital domain.

Through exercises like INIOCHOS 2025, Allied and partner air forces continue to strengthen operational effectiveness, ensuring collective defence and deterrence in an evolving security environment.

Story by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office