The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a frontline contingent to France for the 8th edition of the bilateral air Exercise Garuda 25, being conducted with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base from November 16 to 27 .

The IAF team arrived in France on November 10, marking the start of an intensive joint training schedule aimed at enhancing operational synergy between the two strategic partners.

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This year’s exercise features the IAF’s Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, which will train alongside the FASF’s multi-role Rafale jets in a series of advanced air combat missions.

The IAF’s operational deployment is supported by C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft for induction and disembarkation, while IL-78 air-to-air refueling tankers are extending the ra

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