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US Embassy Hails F-35 Debut at Tarang Shakti 2026 in India, Boosting Coordination
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:45
US Embassy Hails F-35 Debut at Tarang Shakti 2026 in India, Boosting Coordination
- •The US Embassy in India highlighted the F-35A Lightning II fighter jets' exercise debut in India at Tarang Shakti 2026, emphasizing strengthened coordination and readiness.
- •F-35s, with stealth, advanced sensors, and information-sharing, offer new training opportunities with the Indian Air Force and other partners.
- •The multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, themed 'Power in Partnership,' is underway in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, focusing on cooperation and interoperability.
- •Seven Friendly Foreign Countries, including Australia, the US, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, are participating with diverse aircraft.
- •The exercise provides advanced joint training, exchange of operational expertise, and emphasizes interoperability, mutual learning, and aerospace safety.
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The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is underway at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan, being conducted from September 26 to October 12.
Seven friendly foreign countries are participating: Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Foreign aircraft involved include the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J, and KC-30A.
The participation of the US Air Force's F-35A Lightning II fighter jets marks the aircraft's exercise debut in India, providing opportunities to train with the Indian Air Force and enhance coordination.
