February 13, 2025

Current Context : India, France, and the UAE have commenced an air combat exercise named “Desert Knight” over the Arabian Sea.

Aim : to enhance defense cooperation and improve the ability of the three countries’ air forces to operate together in complex combat scenarios​

  • The event takes place in the Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of Karachi, lasting three days

Aircraft Involved:

  • IndiaSukhoi-30MKIsJaguarsIL-78 refuellers, and AEW&C systemsdeployed from Jamnagar
  • FranceRafale jets, known for their versatility and advanced combat capabilities​
  • UAEF-16 fightersstationed at Al Dhafra airbase
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