GARUDA – VII
Source: PIB
GS II: Policies and Developmental Studies; GS III: National Security and Challenges

What is discussed under GARUDA – VII?

1. Key Highlights of the Bilateral Exercise
2. About the Bilateral Exercise
3. Other Bilateral Exercises
4. Types of Military Exercises in India

Why in News?

At Air Force Station Jodhpur, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) are taking part in the bilateral exercise Garuda VII from October 26 to November 12, 2022.

Key Highlights of the Bilateral Exercise

• Four Rafale fighter aircraft, one A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), and 220 people will all take part in this exercise for FASF.

  

• Su-30 MKI, Rafale, LCA Tejas, Jaguar, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), and Mi-17 helicopters from the IAF are taking part in the exercise.
• Combat-enabling assets including AWACS, AEW&C, and flight refuelling aircraft will also be part of the IAF contingent.
• This collaborative exercise will give both nations a platform to improve operational capacity and interoperability while also exchanging best practices.

About the Bilateral Exercise

• These exercises are conducted between two countries
• The bilateral exercise is currently in its seventh edition.
• At the Air Force Stations at Gwalior, Kalaikunda, and Jodhpur, respectively, the first, third, and fifth editions were held in India in 2003, 2006, and 2014, respectively.
• In France, the second, fourth, and sixth editions took place in 2005, 2010, and 2019.
• The IAF and FASF’s participation in this exercise will foster professional engagement, experience sharing, and the improvement of operational expertise, in addition to fostering closer bilateral ties between the two nations.

Other Bilateral Exercises

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