Global Air Forces To Join Tarang Shakti Exercise In India

Over 40 countries will take part in the second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti. The mega event is scheduled to take place at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12. Defence officials stated that foreign nations will join the drills with a wide range of aerial assets.

Foreign Jets And Indian Aircraft Participation

The United States will deploy two to three F-35 fifth-generation combat aircraft for the drills. France will participate with its Rafale fighters, and the United Arab Emirates will deploy its F-16 fighter jets. Additionally, several participating countries will contribute support assets including transport aircraft. The Indian Air Force will field its major frontline operational platforms, including Rafale and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets.

Support Platforms And Objectives

IAF support platforms, including airborne early warning and control aircraft, transport planes, and air-to-air refuelling tankers, will also take part. The media coordination centre of the Indian Air Force announced the event on X, stating that global Air forces will come together for high-octane joint tactical manoeuvres. The exercise follows the bilateral Indo-Japan air combat exercise named Veer Guardian hosted at the same airbase.