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Exercise ‘Garuda 25’ will be in operation from November 16-27, 2025 at Mont-de-Marsan, France. The joint exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) will provide an opportunity for professional interaction, exchange of operational knowledge, and sharing of best practices between the two Air Forces.
The IAF contingent arrived in France on 10 November 2025, and will be participating with Su-30MKl fighter aircraft. The airlift support is being provided by the C-17 Globemaster III, for the induction and de-induction phases of the exercise, while the IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers are utilised for extending the range and endurance of the participating fighters.
IAF’s Su-30MKI aircraft will operate alongside the French multirole fighters in complex simulated air combat scenarios, focusing on air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint strike operations.
The exercise aims to refine tactics and procedures in a realistic operational environment, enabling mutual learning and fostering interoperability between the IAF and the FASF.
