Archive · 5 Dec 2025
India, France Conclude Air Combat Exercise
India and France recently finished a big practice session called Exercise Garuda.
This was the eighth time they did this exercise together.
Indian and French fighter jets practiced fighting in the air, defending the sky, and working together to attack targets.
They did this in France, at a place called Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan.
The Indian Air Force used their Su-30MKI planes, and the French used their multi-role fighters.
This exercise helps both countries get better at fighting together and protecting their skies.
The eighth edition of Exercise Garuda concluded on November 27 at Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan, France.
Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft and French multi-role fighters participated in the exercise.
The exercise focused on air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint strike operations.
The exercise aimed to strengthen air combat cooperation between India and France.
This was a joint effort between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force.
- Who
- Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force
- What
- Eighth edition of Exercise Garuda concluded
- When
- November 27
- Where
- Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France
- Why
- To enhance air combat cooperation and operational capabilities
- Exercise Name
- Exercise Garuda
- Participants
- Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force
- Location
- Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France
- Duration
- November 27 (conclusion)
- Aircraft Involved
- IAF's Su-30MKI, French multi-role fighters
- Focus Areas
- Air-to-air combat, air defence, joint strike operations
