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Twilight of the Gazelle: The 3RHC's agile warrior in a modern age

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- On a sunny Monday morning, a sleek helicopter takes off from Etain-Rouvres airfield in northern France. Its silhouette is unmistakable: a small fuselage, a large cockpit canopy, a... Read More


An exercise looking toward the future

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- While "Falcon Strike" was underway, the 25th edition of the International Fighter Conference (IFC) was held in Rome for the first time in Italy. The event-organised by Defence IQ ... Read More


Deterrence

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In a recent interview with Rivista Aeronautica, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force stated: "...without the F-35 our level of deterrence would be lower. With the F-35 we represent... Read More


Falcon Strike 2025

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The third edition of the most sophisticated "live" exercise organised by the Italian Air Force took place from 3-14 November 2025, once again centered on the Apulian base of Amend... Read More


Italian Air Force participation

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Major Cavallo (OF-3), leading six F-2000 Typhoons from four Italian wings, emphasises instructor development: "We are here to upgrade and train and qualify weapons instructors tha... Read More


Royal Canadian Air Force participation

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Renaud (OF-4), Canadian Air Task Force Commander, leads composite forces from multiple squadrons. "I am the commander of the 425th Tactical Fighter Squad... Read More


Coalition integration

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Hanson's assessment reveals collective capability through coordination: "I think if you look at the amount of Typhoons that we've got here, and the amount of F-35s that European n... Read More


Geographic advantages

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The UK's extensive airspace provides distinctive training advantages. "We're very blessed in the UK to have such a large bit of airspace, which goes out across the whole of the No... Read More


Training architecture

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The exercise operates on a carefully structured progression. "Each participating nation has their own areas that they'd like to do. And we, as the RAF, as the exercise owner, we'l... Read More


Operational framework

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Group Captain Paul Hanson (OF-5), Exercise Director, emphasises the unprecedented scope: "Cobra Warrior is one of the largest exercises that we run in the UK. It's probably one of... Read More