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

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

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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.
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