Indian Air Force Exercise Garuda-VI

(Ministry of Defence)

WHAT

The Indian Air Force is participating in a bilateral exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’ France from 01-12 July 2019.

The exercise will boost military-to-military ties between the two countries.

India and France have been also carrying out discussions on the possibility of launching a tri-services military exercise between the armed forces of the two nations.

• The first edition of the Garuda exercise was held in February 2003 in Gwalior.
• This is the sixth edition of Exercise Garuda and is being planned at French Air Force Base,Mont-de-Marsan.
• The last exercise, ‘Garuda V’ was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Jun 2014.

SIGNIFICANCE

Participation of IAF in the exercise will promote professional interaction, exchange experiences and operational knowledge besides strengthening bilateral relations with the French Air Force. It will also provide a good opportunity to the air warriors to operate in an international environment.

Source: PIB

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