IAF chief RKS Bhadauria to flag off six Rafale fighter jets from Merignac-Bordeaux airbase in France. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visited French Air, and Space Force (FASF) HQs & called on Gen Philippe Lavigne to discuss op issues common to the two Air Forces. The Chiefs noted the steady growth of operational exchanges & explored avenues to expand IAF- FASF ties.
Marking the continuity of growing bilateral defence cooperation with the French Air and Space Force, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) left for France an official visit. The visit of CAS from 19-23 Apr will enhance potential avenues for strengthening the level of interaction between the two Air Forces.
The visit of CAS will be a significant step in further enhancing mutual cooperation. CAS will hold meetings and discussions with the senior military leadership of France and visit operational facilities and airbases. The visit comes after Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff, French Air, and Space Force (FASF) visited India in February 2020.
The two Air Forces have seen significant operational interaction in the recent past. IAF and FASF engage in the bilateral air exercise series ‘Garuda’, as well as hop exercises, the last being Ex Desert Knight 21 held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in January 2021. IAF and FASF also participated in Ex Desert Flag hosted by UAE Air Force along with other friendly countries in March 2021.
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Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on an official tour to France lauds pilots & sees take off the next batch of Rafales on a non stop flight to India with mid air refueling by French Air force & UAE. pic.twitter.com/D67XA5VzGM
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CAS visit to France – Air Chief Mshl RKS Bhadauria visited France Air & Space Defence HQs & called on Gen Philippe Lavigne to discuss op issues common to the two Air Forces.
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The Chiefs noted the steady growth of operational exchanges & explored avenues to expand IAF- FASF ties. pic.twitter.com/SFEcotgN1v
