Published: 14 November 2025PIBGeneral
Exercise Garuda 2025: India-France Bilateral Air Exercise Held in France
The 8th edition of the India-France bilateral air exercise 'Exercise Garuda 2025' was held at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16-27, 2025. Over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft from both countries participated in the exercise.
France deployed 10 Rafales, 6 Mirage 2000s, an H225M Caracal, A330 MRTT Phoenix, and A400M Atlas. India deployed 6 Su-30MKI fighters. Operational scenarios cover air defence, ground attack, in-flight refuelling, and tactical cooperation missions. The exercise strengthens interoperability between crews and shares expertise between the two air forces.
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Q: Discuss the strategic significance of Exercise Garuda 2025, the India-France bilateral air exercise held at Mont-de-Marsan, for interoperability and Indo-Pacific defence cooperation.
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The 8th edition ran from November 16-27, 2025 at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, with over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft. France deployed 10 Rafales, 6 Mirage 2000s, an H225M Caracal, A330 MRTT Phoenix and A400M Atlas; India deployed 6 Su-30MKI fighters. Scenarios covered air defence, ground attack and refuelling.
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Exercise Garuda 2025, the India-France bilateral air exercise, was conducted at which location?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 2025 was conducted at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 12-26, 2025. Over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft from both countries participated. India deployed 6 Su-30MKI fighters.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when did the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 2025 take place?
The 8th edition was held at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16-27, 2025.
How many personnel and aircraft participated in the India-France air exercise?
Over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft from both countries participated in the exercise.
Which aircraft did France and India deploy for Exercise Garuda 2025?
France deployed 10 Rafales, 6 Mirage 2000s, an H225M Caracal, A330 MRTT Phoenix, and A400M Atlas. India deployed 6 Su-30MKI fighters.
What operational scenarios were covered during the exercise?
The scenarios covered air defence, ground attack, in-flight refuelling, and tactical cooperation missions. The exercise was aimed at strengthening interoperability and sharing expertise between the two air forces.
