India, France begin 8th Garuda-25 Air Exercise

India and France have begun the 8th edition of their bilateral air exercise Garuda-25 in France. The Indian Air Force will participate in the drills until November 27. The Ministry of Defence said the Garuda-25 exercise aims to refine tactics and procedures in a realistic operational environment.

It noted that the drills offer both air forces and opportunity for professional interaction, exchange of operational knowledge and sharing of best practices. During the exercise, the IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft will operate alongside French multirole fighters in complex simulated air combat scenarios.