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IAF Kicks Off Tarang Shakti 2026 Operational Phase in Jodhpur with Global Partners
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News18•28-09-2026, 03:45
IAF Kicks Off Tarang Shakti 2026 Operational Phase in Jodhpur with Global Partners
- •The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, themed "Power in Partnership."
- •Seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) including Australia, USA, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are participating, bringing diverse aircraft like F-35, Rafale, and F-16.
- •The exercise, running from September 26 to October 12, 2026, offers advanced joint training, exchange of operational expertise, and consolidation of professional experience.
- •It facilitates professional interaction among aircrew, mission planners, and operational support personnel, emphasizing interoperability, mutual learning, and aerospace safety.
- •Beyond flying operations, the exercise includes a seminar, industrial tour, Sekhon Marathon, heritage tours, and yoga sessions to foster professional exchange and camaraderie.
Key Questions Answered
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is being conducted from September 26 to October 12, 2026, with its operational phase commencing at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Seven friendly foreign countries are participating with aircraft: Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
The exercise is themed “Power in Partnership,” aiming to build interoperability, share operational expertise, enhance aerospace safety, and strengthen strategic cooperation among partner air forces.
