Which other two nations took part in the Indian Air Force's Exercise Desert Knight?
France and UAE
2024 January
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On January 23–24, 2024, the Indian Air Force, the French Air and Space Force, and the Air Force of the United Arab Emirates conducted Exercise Desert Knight. The UAE and France operated from Al Dhafra airbase, while the IAF operated from its bases on the west coast during the exercise, which took place over the Arabian Sea. Enhancing coordination and interoperability amongst the three air forces was the primary goal of the exercise. According to the IAF, these drills show off the IAF's capabilities as well as the expanding military and diplomatic ties in the area.