India, France, UAE Bolster Defence Ties Through Desert Knight Air Exercise

India, France, and UAE launched the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, focusing on enhancing trilateral defence cooperation and air force interoperability. The Indian Air Force deployed Sukhoi-30MKIs, Jaguars, and AEW&C systems, while French Rafales and UAE F-16s participated from Al Dhafra airbase, showcasing advanced combat capabilities.