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India, France hold joint air exercise in Rajasthan

Jodhpur, June 03 (ANI): India, France held joint air exercises in Rajasthan to strengthen ties and understand operational methods. Both the nations commenced the ten-day air exercise, Garuda V, at Jodhpur's air base. The exercise aims to expose Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots to French fighter and combat tactics and vice-versa. During this fortnight long exercise, both the Air Forces would engage in operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios. India's defense spokesperson, Colonel SD Goswami, said this exercise would help in strengthening combat relations between the two countries. A team of four KC-135 aircrafts, Rafale fighter jets and mid-air refuellers are to be involved in the joint exercise with the Indian Air Force. Jun 3, 2014
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MiG 21 crashes in J&K, Defence Minister express concern

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Indian Air Force fighter aircraft MiG 21 on Tuesday crashed in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in Kashmir, killing the pilot. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed concern over the crash and gave condolences to the pilot who lost his life and his family. May 27, 2014