A defence spokesperson said both the air forces engaged in various combat roles including air-to-air refuelling and the exercise provided "great cross-learning" to both air forces.
"The challenging and realistic missions executed throughout Garuda-V exercise as well as the sharing of know-how and operational lessons has enhanced the operational capabilities of both sides as well as reinforced the cooperation between French and Indian air forces," he said.
During the 11-day exercise, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and his French counterpart General Denis Mercier flew combat sorties in Rafale and Sukhoi-30 respectively and interacted with the pilots and technicians of both the forces.
The French detachment comprised of 4 Rafales and one C-135 French refueller aircraft while the IAF fielded 4 Su-30MKI, 4 MiG 21 Bison, 4 MiG 27 (Upg) as well as an IL-78 tanker aircraft and an airborne warning and control system IL-76 (AWACS).