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IAF Deploys Su-30MKIs to France for Garuda 25 With French Air and Space Force

The drills aim to sharpen interoperability through high-intensity training at Mont-de-Marsan.

Overview

  • The exercise runs from November 16 to 27, 2025, marking the eighth edition of the Indo–French air drills.
  • The IAF contingent arrived on November 10, with Su-30MKI fighters set to train alongside French multirole jets.
  • A C-17 Globemaster III is providing airlift during the induction and de-induction phases of the deployment.
  • IL-78 aerial refuelling tankers are extending the range and endurance of the participating fighters.
  • Training scenarios cover air-to-air combat, air defence and joint strike operations, with professional exchanges to refine tactics and procedures.