UAE F-16 fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Air India One as it entered the country's airspace on Friday. The gesture highlighted the close ties between Delhi and Abu Dhabi.UAE Air Force's F-16 jets escorted PM Modi's aircraft on FridayAs Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Air India One entered the UAE airspace on Friday, a special gesture awaited him. Symbolic of the close ties between Delhi and Abu Dhabi, UAE F-16 fighter jets were seen escorting PM Modi's aircraft. The same F-16 Block 60 'Desert Falcon' fighters, operated by the UAE Air Force, were recently seen in action as they took down drones and projectiles fired by Iran during its conflict with the US and Israel.- EndsPublished By: Abhishek DePublished On: May 15, 2026 13:11 IST
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