IAF conducts 'Exercise Desert Knight' with French, UAE Air Forces over Arabian Sea

Category : International Published on: January 26 2024

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight in collaboration with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
The exercise took place over the Arabian Sea.
The IAF contingent included Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System), C-130-J, and Air to Air Refueler aircraft.
The French participation featured Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi-Role Tanker Transport.
The UAE Air Force contributed the F-16 to the exercise.
The primary emphasis of the exercise was on enhancing synergy and interoperability among the three Air Forces.
Facilitated exchange of operational knowledge, experiences, and best practices among the participating Air Forces.