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France had never taken part in Iniochos, an international air exercise, organized annually - and for two weeks - by the Greek air force. But for the 2021 edition of these maneuvers,France has sent 16 aircrafts.
Out of the more than 60 aircrafts taking part in this exercise,which will take place from april 12 to april 23,France has sent to the Greek air base of Adravida 11 Rafales (five from the navy) as well as 5 Mirage 2000D.
The latter "will have to face complex and realistic scenarios to be able to operate in hostile airspace. The air combat and simulated air strike phases in a multinational setting will be at the heart of the program, the French air force said.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will deploy F-16s, while the US will participate with 4 F-16 fighters, 1 KC-135 Stratotankers and MQ-9 UAVs.
This year’s Israeli participation includes F-15s and F-16s, while Spain will take part with F/A-18s.
Canada is sending eight officers to participate in the exercise as ground control instructors (GCIs) and Cyprus will contribute with an AW139 helicopter.
Austria, Egypt, Jordan, Romania and Slovenia are sending observers. The exercise will be combined with a Hellenic Navy exercise.
La France engage 16 avions de combat dans l'exercice grec Iniochos 2021 - Zone Militaire
Jusqu'à présent, l'armée de l'Air & de l'Espace n'avait jamais pris part à Iniochos, un exercice aérien international, organisé tous les ans - et
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