TOKYO -- In a recent military exercise near New Caledonia, the fictitious island of "Badland" showed signs of invading its neighbor "Goodland." France, seeing that its territory was at risk, decided to deploy air assets to the region. The mission was to reach the theater in 72 hours.
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The French Air and Space Force drill Mission Pegase 2022 saw three Dassault Rafale fighters fly to New Caledonia within 72 hours. © French Air and Space Force
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