Srinagar 24 Jan : Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) Air Force, said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday.
As per a news agency the MoD said that the Exercise Desert Knight included the Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi Role Tanker Transport of the FASF, and F-16 from the UAE Air Force.
It was said that these aircraft operated from the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE. “The IAF contingent comprised of Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J and Air to Air Refueller aircraft. The exercise in Indian FIR was conducted over the Arabian Sea, with IAF aircraft operating from bases within India,” said the Defence Ministry, adding that the main focus of Exercise Desert Knight was on enhancing synergy and interoperability between the three Air Forces.
The interactions during the exercise facilitated the exchange of operational knowledge, experiences and best practices amongst the participants. Such exercises are indicative of the growing diplomatic and military interactions in the region, apart from showcasing the prowess of the IAF, it added.(CNI) Current News of India
