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French force package and supporting assets

New Delhi, May 12 -- The exercise incorporated challenging mission sets against slow moving and low altitude threats, representing scenarios increasingly relevant in contemporary operational environme... Read More


Phase Two: Beyond visual-range operations

New Delhi, May 12 -- The second week transitioned to Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) operations characterised by longer and more complex mission profiles. These missions incorporated Radar- guided missile e... Read More


Phase One: Within visual-range combat operations

New Delhi, May 12 -- The first week was dedicated to within-visual-range combat, emphasising fundamental aircrew skills in close combat maneuvering and providing a foundation upon which more complex o... Read More


Exercise design and operational architecture

New Delhi, May 12 -- Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel, serving as Garuda Mission Commander and representing the 30th Fighter Wing at Mont-de-Marsan, provided comprehensive insight into the operational archit... Read More


Historical context and strategic framework

New Delhi, May 12 -- The exercise was opened by Air Division General Julien Sabene, representing the FASF, who highlighted the historical context of Franco-Indian military aviation cooperation. His ad... Read More


Exercise Garuda VIII Indo-French Air Combat Training

New Delhi, May 12 -- Exercise Garuda VIII, the eighth iteration of the bilateral Indo-French air combat training exercise, was conducted at Base Aerienne 118 Mont-de- Marsan, France, from 16-27 Novemb... Read More


INSV Kaundinya flagged into Mumbai harbour

New Delhi, May 12 -- The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on 2 March 2026 by Mr. Sanjay Seth, Raksha Rajya Mantri. The flag-in ceremony marked ... Read More


INS Tarangini at Trincomalee

New Delhi, May 12 -- Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee Harbour, Sri Lanka on a training visit on 27 February 2026. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by represent... Read More


India-Japan 'Dharma Guardian'

New Delhi, May 12 -- The 7th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) commenced at the Foreign Training N... Read More


India-US Exercise Vajra Prahar

New Delhi, May 12 -- A US Army contingent arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar which was conducted at the Special Forces Train... Read More