November 16, 2025 6:04 PM
IAF participates in ‘Garuda 25’ bilateral exercise with French Air and Space Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), being held from November 16 to 27, 2025, at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base. The IAF contingent arrived in France on November 10. For this year’s edition, the IAF has deployed its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, supported by a C-17 Globemaster III for airlift during induction and de-induction. The IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers are also part of the deploym...