New Delhi, Nov 16: 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.

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 t

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