India, France participate in Garuda VII exercise.

October 29, 2022

Frontline fighter jets of India and France are participating in the nearly fortnight long bilateral exercise Garuda ‘Garuda VIl,’ at Air Force Station, Jodhpur commencing October 26 and ending November 12.
French Air and Space Force (FASF) has deployed four Rafale fighter aircraft, one A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and a contingent of 220 personnel.
The IAF is participating with Su-30 MKI, Rafale, Tejas light combat aircraft(LCA) and Jaguar fighter aircraft, as well as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Mi-17 helicopters, IAF officials said here on Friday.
The IAF contingent also includes combat enabling assets like Flight Refuelling Aircraft, AWACS and AEW&C.
This joint exercise will provide a platform for both the countries to enhance operational capability and interoperability, while also sharing best practices. This is the seventh edition of the bilateral exercise.
The first, third and fifth editions were conducted in India in 2003, 2006 and 2014 at Air Force Stations Gwalior, Kalaikunda and Jodhpur, respectively.
The second, fourth and sixth editions were conducted in France in 2005, 2010 and 2019