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IAF Releases Stunning Tarang Shakti Video: F-35 and Tejas Fly in "Trust in the Skies" Formation
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:26
IAF Releases Stunning Tarang Shakti Video: F-35 and Tejas Fly in "Trust in the Skies" Formation
- •The Indian Air Force (IAF) released a video from Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, showcasing coordinated formations of fighter jets and military aircraft from India and participating countries.
- •The video features a US F-35 fighter jet flying alongside India’s LCA Tejas, along with other aircraft like the Su-30MKI, C-130J, and MiG-29.
- •Multi-type tactical formations, including arrowhead patterns and close-up flybys, highlight the coordinated flying skills of the participating aircrew.
- •A key moment shows an LCA Tejas deploying defensive flares while flying in formation, emphasizing precision and comradeship.
- •The US Embassy in India previously shared a video of the F-35A Lightning II's "landmark debut" in India at Tarang Shakti, highlighting growing defense cooperation and strengthening coordination between militaries.
Key Questions Answered
The second edition of the multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti is being held from September 26 to October 12, 2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
The United States Air Force's F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets are making their exercise debut in India, marking their first-ever participation in Tarang Shakti alongside the Indian Air Force.
The IAF video features formations like the US F-35 flying alongside India's LCA Tejas, Su-30MKIs, C-130Js, and MiG-29s, with tactical displays such as arrowhead patterns, close-up flybys, and the Tejas deploying defensive flares.
