India, France and UAE participated in the “Desert Knight” exercise

Current Context: The Desert Knight exercise took place from December 12 to December 14, 2024, over the Arabian Sea, southwest of Karachi.

• Participants included the Indian Air Force (IAF), French Air and Space Force (FASF), and the UAE Air Force.
• Aim:
• The primary goal was to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among India, France, and the UAE.
• It focused on strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the participating nations.
• Important Highlights:
• Aircraft Involved: Advanced fighter jets such as Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales, and F-16s.
• Exercises: Intensive combat maneuvers and large force engagements.
• Scenarios: Simulated air combat and coordinated defense tactics to improve operational synergy.

Question:

1 Which air forces participated in the Desert Knight exercise?

• A) Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force, and UAE Air Force
• B) Indian Air Force, Russian Air Force, and UAE Air Force
• C) Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force, and US Air Force
• D) Indian Air Force, Chinese Air Force, and French Air and Space Force

Answer: A) The exercise involved the Indian Air Force (IAF), French Air and Space Force (FASF), and the UAE Air Force, highlighting trilateral military cooperation.