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Desert Knight: India, France and UAE Trilateral Air Exercise

India, France, and the UAE have conducted a strategic military exercise called "Desert Knight" over the Arabian Sea. The exercise involved advanced fighter aircraft from the Indian Air Force, French Air Force, and UAE Air Force.

Strategic Military Collaboration

  • Exercise "Desert Knight" conducted jointly by India, France, and the UAE over the Arabian Sea
  • Involved advanced fighter aircraft including:
    • Indian Air Force: Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J
    • French Air Force: Rafale fighter aircraft
    • UAE Air Force: F-16 fighters
  • Operated from Al Dhafra air base and Indian bases
  • Primary focus on enhancing military interoperability and synergy
  • Demonstrates growing diplomatic and military interactions in the region

Exercise Specifics

  • Duration: Three-day exercise
  • Location: Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of Karachi
  • Participation: Aircraft from three nations
  • Operational base: Al Dhafra air base in UAE and Indian air bases
  • Timing: Conducted close to India's Republic Day celebrations
  • French President Emmanuel Macron expected as Republic Day chief guest

Geopolitical Significance and Objectives

  • Part of a broader trilateral framework established in 2022
  • Aims to strengthen defence cooperation in strategically crucial regions
  • Addresses emerging security challenges, particularly China's expanding influence
  • Covers collaborative efforts in multiple domains:
    • Defence
    • Technology
    • Energy
    • Environmental issues
  • Reflects a collective response to geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific and Persian Gulf regions
  • Builds on previous bilateral and multilateral military exercises

Historical Context and Future Implications

  • Builds upon long-standing strategic partnerships
    • India-France partnership spans decades
    • India-UAE defence relations rapidly developing
  • Follows first trilateral maritime partnership exercise in June last year
  • Part of India's strategy to build military interoperability with regional partners
  • Involves intensive combat manoeuvres simulating realistic scenarios
  • Highlights importance of collaborative frameworks in ensuring regional security
  • Demonstrates commitment to joint defence initiatives
  • Provides platform for sharing tactical knowledge and improving operational readiness

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