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) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025. The IAF contingent arrived in France on 10 November 2025 and will be participating with Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The airlift support is being provided by the C-17 Globemaster III and IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers. The exercise focuses on air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint strike operations and aims to refine tactics and procedures in a realistic operational environment, enabling mutual learning and fostering interoperability between the IAF and the FASF. The release ID is 2190299 and the visitor counter is 2623. The release was posted on 15 NOV 2023 3:29 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Air Force (IAF): Participating in the Garuda 25 air exercise.
French Air and Space Force (FASF): Participating in the Garuda 25 air exercise.
Exercise Garuda 25: Bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force.
Mont-de-Marsan, France: Location where the Garuda 25 air exercise takes place.
Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE GARUDA 25: INDIAN AIR FORCE
PARTICIPATES IN 8TH EDITION OF BILATERAL
AIR EXERCISE WITH FRENCH AIR AND
SPACE FORCE
Posted On: 15 NOV 2025 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
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) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27,
2025. The IAF contingent arrived in France on 10 November 2025, and will be participating with
Su-30MKl fighter aircraft. The airlift support is being provided by the C-17 Globemaster III, for the
induction and de-induction phases of the exercise, while the IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers
are utilised for extending the range and endurance of the participating fighters.
During the exercise, the IAF's Su-30MKI aircraft will operate alongside the French multirole fighters
in complex simulated air combat scenarios, focusing on air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint
strike operations. This exercise aims to refine tactics and procedures in a realistic operational
environment, enabling mutual learning and fostering interoperability between the IAF and the FASF.
Exercise Garuda 25 also provides an opportunity for professional interaction, exchange of operational
knowledge, and sharing of best practices between the two Air Forces. Participation in this exercise
underscores the lAF's commitment to engage constructively with friendly foreign Air Forces through
multi-lateral exercises, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation in the field of air operations.***
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