New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont- de-Marsan, France, from 16-27 November 2025. The IAF contingent arrived in France on 10 November 2025, and participated with its Su-30MKl fighter aircraft. The airlift support was provided by the C-17 Globemaster III, for the induction and de-induction phases of the exercise, while the IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers were utilised for extending the range and endurance of the participating fighters. During the exercise, the IAF's Su-30MKI aircraft operated alongside the French multirole fighters in complex simulated air combat scenarios, focusing on air- to-air comba...