Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces formed India’s contingent in Exercise…

Concept

Bilateral defence exercises are identified by their operational domain and the services that participate. Air exercises centre on military aviation and are conducted by the participating countries’ air-force branches.

Application

The Government of India’s Ministry of Defence stated that the Indian Air Force participated in the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from 16 to 27 November 2025.

Contrast

• The Indian Coast Guard performs maritime law-enforcement, coastal-security, and search-and-rescue duties.

• The Indian Army is the land-warfare branch of the Indian Armed Forces.

• The Indian Navy is the maritime-warfare branch of the Indian Armed Forces.

Therefore, India’s participating branch in Exercise Garuda 25 was the Indian Air Force.