This exercise, which took place at the Air Force Station in Sulur, Tamil Nadu, is the first time the German Air Force has participated in a joint exercise with the Indian Air Force.
Joining Germany are the French, Spanish, and Royal Air Forces. The inclusion of these European partners according to authorities represents the expanding scope of international military cooperation.
“It’s the first time ever that the German Air Force has conducted an exercise with the Indian Air Force, and it’s truly significant that we are doing this alongside the French, Spanish, and Royal Air Forces,” a spokesperson for the German Air Force told AFP. “This collaboration is a significant step in international military cooperation. It demonstrates that despite having different systems and procedures, we can always learn from each other,” he added.