India, France to hold bilateral air exercise at Jodhpur air force station
3 years, 11 months ago

India, France to hold bilateral air exercise at Jodhpur air force station

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force are set to conduct a bilateral air exercise at the Jodhpur air force station. During the bilateral air exercise, the French side will participate with Rafale, Airbus A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, A-400M Tactical Transport aircraft and approximately 175 personnel. The French Air and Space Force deployment while ferrying to Australia for Ex Pitchblack in 2018 was hosted by IAF at Air Force Stations Agra and Gwalior for exercise with fighters and MRTT aircraft. Presently, the French detachment for Ex Desert Knight-21 is deployed in Asia as part of their 'Skyros Deployment' and will ferry in forces to Air Force Station Jodhpur.

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India, France, UAE conduct trilateral air exercise over Arabian Sea
1 month ago

India, France, UAE conduct trilateral air exercise over Arabian Sea

India Today  

The trilateral air exercise Desert Knight, involving India, France, and the United Arab Emirates, commenced over the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. Spanning three days, the combat drills feature India’s Su-30MKI and Jaguar jets, France’s Rafale fighters, and the UAE’s F-16 aircraft. Indian Air Force jets launched from bases along India’s western front, while French and UAE aircraft operated from the …

Air Force conducts joint air drills with France, UAE ahead of Macron's India trip
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Air Force conducts joint air drills with France, UAE ahead of Macron's India trip

India Today  

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WATCH: IAF contingent practices marching drills in Paris ahead of Bastille Day 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: IAF contingent practices marching drills in Paris ahead of Bastille Day 2023

Firstpost  

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Exercise Garuda-VII: Bilateral air exercise between India, France concludes
2 years, 2 months ago

Exercise Garuda-VII: Bilateral air exercise between India, France concludes

India Today  

The seventh edition of the bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force - 'Exercise Garuda-VII' - concluded at the Air Force station in Jodhpur today. The FASF participated in the exercise with Rafale fighter jets and A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, while the IAF contingent comprised Su-30 MKI, Rafale, LCA 'Tejas' …

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video
2 years, 4 months ago

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video

India TV News  

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IAF, FASF conclude Desert Knight 2021 Exercise in Jodhpur | In Pics
3 years, 11 months ago

IAF, FASF conclude Desert Knight 2021 Exercise in Jodhpur | In Pics

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force along with French Air and Space Force participated in Ex Desert Knight 2021 at Air Force Station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. Image Source : MANISH PRASAD/INDIA TV IAF, FASF conclude Desert Knight 2021 Exercise in Jodhpur Image Source : MANISH PRASAD/INDIA TV IAF, FASF conclude Desert Knight 2021 Exercise in Jodhpur Combat enablers included AWACS, AEW&C aircraft …

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pakistan, other enemies worried: Indian Air Force
5 years, 6 months ago

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pakistan, other enemies worried: Indian Air Force

Live Mint  

Once the French Rafale and the Russian Su-30MKI jets start operating jointly in the Indian Air Force, it will be a deadly combination and will make our enemies including Pakistan worried in case of any conflict, said Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Exercise Garuda, Bhadauria on Thursday said …

Air forces of India, France to participate in joint air drills from July 1
5 years, 6 months ago

Air forces of India, France to participate in joint air drills from July 1

India TV News  

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