On the sidelines of the ongoing exercise 'Garuda VII', with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircrew practised the most key aspect of modern warfare, i.e. aerial refuelling. The aerial refuelling was done from a 330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew in its Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter during 'Garuda VII' bilateral exercise in Jod
Army Chief General Manoj Pande met French Chief of Staff of Air and Space Force General Stephane Mille and discussed various aspects of defence cooperation between both two nations.