Syllabus section: internal security

 

Why in News?

India and France are to hold Ex-Desert Knight 21 exercise.

About:

• It is a bilateral air exercise to be held between Indian Air Force and the French air and Space Force.

• The Ex-Desert Knight 21 is to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

• Rafale Fighter Jets are to participate in the exercise.

• The main objective of the exercise is to provide operational exposure and share best practices.

The regular defense exercises held between India and France are as follows:

• Exercise Shakti is held between the Armies of India and France

• Exercise Varuna is held between Indian Navy and French Naval Forces

• Exercise Garuda is held between the Air Forces of the two countries

 

Source: Financial express