Exercise Desert Knight
Source: PIB
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Overview
- News in Brief
- How it helps
Why in the News?
Recently, EXERCISE DESERT KNIGHT was commenced.
News in Brief
- It is a bilateral Air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force.
- The French participation included the Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi Role Tanker Transport, the UAE Air Force fielded the F-16.
- These aircraft operated from the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE.
- The IAF contingent comprised of Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J and Air to Air Refueller aircraft.
- The exercise in Indian FIR was conducted over the Arabian Sea, with IAF aircraft operating from bases within India.
- The main focus of Exercise Desert Knight was on enhancing synergy and interoperability between the three Air Forces.
- The interactions during the exercise facilitated the exchange of operational knowledge, experiences and best practices amongst the participants.
- Such exercises are indicative of the growing diplomatic and military interactions in the region, apart from showcasing the prowess of the IAF.
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