Air Force To Deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 Jets In Exercise With France Air Force To Deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 Jets In Exercise With France The Indian Air Force (IAF) said its deployment at the ''Ex-Desert Knight 21'' will also include IL-78 flight refuelling aircraft as well as airborne warning and control system (AWACS). The exercise is unique as it includes fielding of Rafale aircraft by both sides, IAF said (File) New Delhi: The Indian Air Force will deploy its Rafale, Sukhoi and Mirage 2000 combat jets besides other key assets in a five-day mega air exercise with French air and space force that begins near Jodhpur on Wednesday.