AIR EXERCISE Garuda-V BETWEEN INDIAN AIR FORCE AND FRENCH AIR FORCE (EXERCISE GARUDA V) AT JODHPUR With the aim of enhancing Operational Co-operation and to validate capabilities, the Fifth India -France bilateral Air Exercise Garuda-V is being held from 2-13 June, 2014 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. During this fortnight long exercise both the Air Forces will carry out engagements based on their Operational Philosophy, practicing various challenging air situation scenarios. The Exercise would help both Air Forces in appreciating the intricacies of planning and conduct of combat missions in an Operational Environment. During the war game, both the Air Forces will practice aerial warfare which would include manoeuvers to carry out surgical strikes. Frontline fighter aircraft including the SU 30, Mig-27 (UPG), Mig 21 Bison and force multipliers such as the AWACS and Flight Refueller Aircraft IL 78 would be participating from the Indian Air Force, while the French AF has fielded their Rafale Fighter aircraft along with their KC 135 Refueller. The Fifth Indo-French bilateral Air Exercise Garuda-V is being held from 2-13 June at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The previous edition of the exercise was held at Istres, France during 2010. The exercise will involve the assets of IAFs main operational formations including the Gandhinagar based South Western Air Command and Allahabad based Central Air Command.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:58:51 +0000
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