India, France, UAE carry out mega air exercise over Arabian Sea

The exercise 'Desert Knight' featured several frontline aerial assets and combat jets of the air forces of the three countries, officials said.

Published on: Jan 24, 2024 3:27 PM IST

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently participated in Exercise Desert Knight along with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force conducted over the Arabian Sea. (ANI)

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent in the drills included Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Jaguar fighter jets, as well as AWACS (airborne early warning and control aircraft), a C-130-J transport plane, and air-to-air refuelling aircraft.  (ANI)

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France's participation featured the Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi-Role Tanker Transport, while the UAE Air Force deployed the F-16.  (PTI)

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These aircraft operated from the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE.   (PTI)

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"The main focus of exercise 'Desert Knight' was on enhancing synergy and interoperability between the three air forces," the Indian Air Force said.  (X/@IAF_MCC)

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The exercise took place in the Indian FIR (Flight Information Regions) and with IAF aircraft operated from several bases in India.  (X/@IAF_MCC)