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Source-This post is based on the article “EX- DESERT KNIGHT” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
About Exercise Desert Knight
| Aspect | Details |
| Aim | It primarily aimed at bolstering synergy and interoperability among the three Air Forces (IAF,FASF and UAE Air force). |
| Location | This trilateral exercise took place within Indian Flight Information Region (FIR) over the Arabian Sea. |
| Participating contingent | 1. French contingent included the Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi Role Tanker Transport. 2. The UAE Air Force fielded the F-16. 3. The IAF contingent comprised of Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J and Air to Air Refueller aircraft. |
| Significance | It facilitated the sharing of operational knowledge, experiences, and best practices among the participating forces. |
Note- IAF aircraft operated from bases situated within India, while French and UAE aircraft operated from the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE.
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