Day 19
Defence & SecuritySkim2025-11-16
Indo-French Bilateral Air Exercise Garuda 2025
What Happened
The 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 2025 commenced at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France. The Indian Air Force deployed Su-30MKI fighter jets to train alongside French Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft in complex air combat missions.
Why It Matters
It strengthens the strategic partnership and operational interoperability between India and France, focusing on joint tactical maneuvers and high-intensity air defense coordination.
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