IAF Announces Second Edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti in Jodhpur
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times
The Indian Air Force will host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12, 2026. The multinational air exercise gathers global air forces for collaborative aerial operations, tactical training, and interoperability drills. This follows the inaugural 2024 edition which took place across Sulur and Jodhpur with participants from countries including Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US. The upcoming drills follow the India-Japan air combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026, which concludes in Jodhpur on September 22. The exact list of foreign air forces participating in the 2026 edition has not been fully detailed.
Why it matters
Exercise Tarang Shakti serves as a key platform for the Indian Air Force to strengthen tactical interoperability and defence partnerships with global military allies.
Read the original report — Times of India
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