Context:
India is actively engaging in international defence collaborations, highlighted by two key exercises: Garuda-2025 and Ajeya Warrior-25.
Exercise Garuda-2025
- Type: Bilateral air combat exercise
- Nations Involved: India & France
- Host Location: Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France
- Aim:
- Enhance air-combat interoperability
- Exchange operational best practices
- Strengthen strategic air cooperation
- Key Features:
- IAF Su-30 MKI jets operating alongside French Rafale fighters
- Simulated combat and complex air operations
- Tactical manoeuvres and operational synergy
- Reinforces the long-standing Indo-French defence partnership
Exercise Ajeya Warrior-2025
- Type: India–UK joint military training exercise
- Nations Involved: India & United Kingdom
- Host Location: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan (Foreign Training Node)
- Aim:
- Enhance counter-terrorism tactical proficiency
- Foster joint mission planning and operational coordination
- Key Features:
- 240 personnel, equally from both armies
- Indian Army represented by Sikh Regiment troops
- Brigade-level planning, simulations, and field drills
- Focus on semi-urban warfare and integrated operations
- Conducted under a UN mandate, contributing to global peace and stability
