Exercise Garuda

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StatusActive
GenreMilitary exercise
FrequencyVariable
CountryIndia, France
Years active23
Established2003 (2003)
Previous event2022 (26 October – 12 November)
ParticipantsIndian Air Force & French Air and Space Force

Exercise Garuda is a bilateral air force exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF). The first edition of the exercise was held in 2003 at Gwalior AFS, was witnessed by Chief of Staff of the FASF.[1] The eight edition, the latest iteration of the exercise, was hosted in France in November 2025.[2] The exercises are held alternatively in India and France air forces.[1]

List of Garuda exercises

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Edition Year Location Dates IAF units FASF units Notes Reference
Garuda I 2003 Gwalior AFS, India [3]
Garuda II 2005 Istres Air Base, France [1]
Garuda III 2007 Kalaikunda AFS, India 13 - 25 February [4]
Garuda IV 2010 Istres Air Base, France 14 - 25 June Singapore Air Force participated in the exercise with F-16 Fighting Falcon. Included para jumps by Garud and French Special Forces from Il-76. [5][6][7]
Garuda V 2014 Jodhpur AFS, India 2 - 13 June
  • 4 Rafale
  • 1 KC-135 Stratotanker
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Garuda VI 2019 Mont-de-Marsan, France 1 - 12 July [10]
Garuda VII 2022 Jodhpur AFS, India 26 October – 12 November [11][3]
Garuda VIII 2025 Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France 16 – 27 November
  • 6 Su-30MKI
  • 3 C-17 Globemaster III
  • 1 Il-78MKI
 The Indian contingent had reached France on 10 November and returned to Indian on 2 December.[12] The exercise involves over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft. [2][13][14]
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  • IAF Su-30 MKI, French Rafale and IAF Tejas at Exercise Garuda
    IAF Su-30 MKI, French Rafale and IAF Tejas at Exercise Garuda
  • IAF Su-30MKI refuelling from a French C-135F
    IAF Su-30MKI refuelling from a French C-135F
  • An IL-78 MKI during Exercise Garuda 2019
    An IL-78 MKI during Exercise Garuda 2019
  • An Indo-French formation (including IAF Su-30 MKI, French Rafale, IAF Tejas) led by Rafale over Thar Desert during Garuda VII 2022.
    An Indo-French formation (including IAF Su-30 MKI, French Rafale, IAF Tejas) led by Rafale over Thar Desert during Garuda VII 2022.
  • HAL Tejas during the exercise in 2022
    HAL Tejas during the exercise in 2022

See also

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References

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