NEW DELHI: India and France will on Sunday kick off the ‘Garuda’ air fight train at Mont-de-Marsan to boost navy interoperability and coordination and increase the strategic partnership between the 2 nations. The IAF has deployed six Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, backed by IL-78 mid-air refuelling and C-17 Globemaster-III strategic elevate plane, for the eighth version of the Garuda train with the French Air and House Pressure (FASF) in France from Nov 16 to 27. The Sukhois will function with French multirole fighters like Rafales in advanced simulated air fight situations, specializing in air-to-air fight, air defence, and joint strike operations through the train.”The train goals to refine techniques and procedures in a practical operational atmosphere, enabling mutual studying and fostering interoperability between the IAF and FASF,” an officer stated. “The train additionally gives a possibility for skilled interplay, alternate of operational data and the sharing of finest practices between the 2 air forces.
