# Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh undertook a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-18 · NDTV.com*

## Key points

- Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh flew a sortie in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II at Nellis AFB.
- Talks between Indian and US Air Force chiefs focused on expanding joint exercise opportunities and modernization alignment.
- The F-15EX Eagle II can support hypersonic weapons and features EPAWSS electronic warfare suite for contested airspace.
- US officials pledged support for seamless Indian operation of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones upon delivery.

**Companies:** Boeing
**Countries:** United States, India

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