Croatian and French Air Forces Conduct Joint Rafale Drills

Learner News | 08/11/2024

In today’s edition of Croatian Learner News, read about the recent collaborative exercise between Croatian and French Air Forces. Discover the training’s objectives and hear from key military figures on the strengthened defense ties.

Croatian and French Air Forces Conduct Joint Rafale Drills

The news in Croatian

U studenom, Hrvatsko i Francusko ratno1 zrakoplovstvo2 započeli3 su zajedničku vježbu “MORANE FRA Rafale Deployment”. Vježba4 u Plesu uključuje pilote i tehničare5 te trening na avionima Rafale. Cilj je poboljšati operativne sposobnosti6 i suradnju između zemalja. Generali Križanec i Thomas hvale jačanje obrambene suradnje Hrvatske i Francuske.

  1. ratni
    Koji se odnosi na rat ili vojne aktivnosti. ↩︎
  2. zrakoplovstvo (n.)
    Grana vojske koja se bavi zračnim operacijama i zrakoplovima. ↩︎
  3. započeti
    Početi nešto raditi; inicirati aktivnost. ↩︎
  4. vježba (f.)
    Praktikovanje, radnja ili događaj koji se izvodi radi obuke ili pripreme. ↩︎
  5. tehničar (m.)
    Osoba koja je školovana i stručna u izvođenju tehničkih zadataka. ↩︎
  6. sposobnost (f.)
    Sposobnost obavljanja aktivnosti ili zadataka, često u kontekstu vještine ili znanja. ↩︎

Translation

In November, the Croatian and French Air Forces commenced a joint exercise named “MORANE FRA Rafale Deployment”. The exercise at Pleso involves pilots and technicians training on Rafale aircraft. The aim is to enhance operational capabilities and collaboration between the countries. Generals Križanec and Thomas commend the strengthening of defence cooperation between Croatia and France.

Text Comprehension

Question: What is the name of the joint exercise conducted by the Croatian and French Air Forces?

The exercise is called ‘MORANE FRA Rafale Deployment’.

Question: Who are the officials praising the defense cooperation between Croatia and France?

Generals Križanec and Thomas are praising the cooperation.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
ratniwar
zrakoplovstvo (n.)air force
započetistart
vježba (f.)exercise
tehničar (m.)technician
sposobnost (f.)capability

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The exercise involved active participation from members of the Croatian Air Force (HRZ) and the French Air and Space Force, comprising pilots and aviation technicians. Its purpose was to train in joint procedures for operating on the Rafale aircraft, a multirole fighter jet, thereby facilitating an exchange of expertise between the nations. The activity is part of a broader strategic effort to integrate the NATO concept of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), which is locally referred to as MORANE.

During the exercise, personnel from both countries not only participated in joint missions but also took on tasks such as servicing their counterparts’ Rafale jets, practicing ground weaponry operations, and aircraft armament procedures. These exercises seek to confirm and enhance operational readiness, ensuring that the HRZ can effectively support, maintain, and deploy the French Rafale aircraft for missions originating from Croatian soil.

Croatian and French Air Forces Conduct Joint Rafale Drills
Croatian and French Air Forces Conduct Joint Rafale Drills

General Michael Križanec of the HRZ and General Guillaume Thomas of the French airforce observed the exercises, along with Ambassador Fabien Fieschi. General Križanec emphasized the importance of improving operational plans and logistics, as well as being prepared to withstand any initial attack. He stressed that having coordinated procedures and strategic plans is crucial for future defence capabilities.

Ambassador Fieschi remarked on the strengthening of defence cooperation between Croatia and France, highlighting the significance of their strategic partnership in fortifying NATO and the European Union. This sentiment was echoed by General Thomas, who praised the high level of interaction and exchange of experiences achieved through the joint activities, which promise a deeper bilateral relationship in military engagements.

The “MORANE FRA Rafale Deployment in Croatia” initiative represents a milestone in Franco-Croatian defence relations, offering a robust platform for the ongoing exchange of military tactics and technologies between the two countries.

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