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Etain-Rouvres and the 3RHC

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Etain-Rouvres air base, located near Verdun, has a rich history. Originally used by the US Air Force after World War II, the airfield was transferred to the French Army aviati... Read More


A revolutionary design

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Gazelle was developed in the 1960s through a partnership between the French company Aerospatiale and the British company Westland Helicopters. France was looking for a success... Read More


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