IAF to deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 combat jets during Indo-French air exercise The Indian Air Force said its deployment will also include IL-78 flight refuelling aircraft as well as airborne warning and control system. PTI 19 January, 2021 6:59 pm IST Text Size: A+ 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. 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).