India-France-UAE Trilateral Air Drill Over Arabian Sea
Why in the news
Three air forces held a combined two-day air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, starting 10 December 2025.
Key facts
- Type: trilateral air combat drill by the IAF, the French Air and Space Force and the UAE Air Force.
Assets used
| Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| India | Su-30MKI, Jaguar, IL-78 tankers, AEW&C, from Jamnagar and Naliya |
| France | Rafale |
| UAE | Mirage, from Al Dhafra |
Significance
- Better interoperability and readiness; a signal of preparedness in the Indo-Pacific.
- Reinforces the 2022 trilateral framework; follows Desert Knight 2024.