Vikrant Shekhawat : Apr 18, 2023, 05:55 PM
Rafale Fighter Jet: Talking about the most advanced and modern fighter jets in the Indian Air Force at this time, Rafale's name comes first. Rafale has been bought by the Government of India from France and currently there are 36 Rafale jets in the Indian Air Force fleet. After joining the Air Force, Rafael has also demonstrated his power in the parade to be held on the path of duty on 26 January. At the same time, for the first time, it is flying outside the country's border in the airspace of another country.Many NATO member countries are also participating in this exercise.Actually a military exercise is taking place in France. Air forces of many countries around the world are participating in this exercise. The aim of this exercise is to understand each other's working systems with each other and to enrich the working style of the armies. Apart from the Indian Air Force, the air forces of NATO member countries Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Britain, Spain and America are participating in this exercise.
The maneuvers started from 17 April will run till 5 MayThe exercise is taking place at the base station of the French Air and Space Force in Mont-de-Marsan, France. The name of this maneuver has been given as Exercise Orion. It has started from 17th April and will run till 05th May 2023. IAF's four Rafale fighter jets, two C-17 Globemaster III heavy lift aircraft and two ll-78 aircraft and 165 airmen have participated in the exercise.#ExerciseOrion 23
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) April 16, 2023
After a brief halt in Egypt, the IAF contingent reached the Mont-de-Marsan airbase, France.
Commencing tomorrow, the exercise will see the IAF engage in realistic combat scenarios with the other participating Air Forces. #DiplomatsInFlightSuits
📸- Cpl A Mitra pic.twitter.com/3Mo6VQ5cMy