New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- An air exercise was conducted between the IAF and aircraft on board the French Navy Carrier Strike Group 'Charles De Gaulle' on 9 Jan 25 in IOR (off the coast of Goa). The engagement involved fighter aircraft and force enablers of the IAF and the French Carrier Strike Group. In addition, 2 x IL-78 in AAR role and 1 x C-130 in SAR (ARK) role participated in an exercise with French CSG on 9 Jan 25 off Goa coast. The AAR was carried out for IAF fighter ac (4 x Jag of 6 Sqn and 4 x Su-30 of 22 Sqn). One aircrew each from 78 Sqn and 87 Sqn participated in the interaction with French team on 8 Jan 25. * One C-295 was utilised for airlift of IA contingent and load to Maldives for participation in Ex Ekuverin. Induction of IA c...