Jodhpur, Oct. 10 -- Seamless operational synergy and standardised combat procedures have made flying in India's desert skies identical to operating in European airspace, military chiefs from European partner nations highlighted during the multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

Speaking at a joint press conference, senior defence officials from Germany and France praised the deep interoperability, familiar setups, and strong foundation of bilateral cooperation that allow foreign aircrews to execute complex multi-nation combat missions in India without operational friction.

Addressing the transition to flying in Rajasthan's desert terrain, Lieutenant General Gunter Katz, Commander of the German Air Force Forces...