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IAF Flies Multinational Formation in Tarang Shakti 2026, Showcasing Global Air Power
- •The Indian Air Force released footage of a multinational aircraft formation during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, highlighting joint flying operations with foreign air forces.
- •The IAF described the formation as a display of "precision and comradeship" and "Trust in the Skies" among participating nations.
- •The second edition of Tarang Shakti is being held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, involving air forces from Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, UAE, and the US.
- •The exercise features a mix of fighter, transport, and support aircraft, including US F-35A Lightning IIs (first time in India), French Rafales, UAE F-16s, and Indian Su-30MKIs, Rafales, and Tejas.
- •Tarang Shakti aims to improve interoperability, share operational knowledge, and expose participating forces to diverse tactics and procedures through complex joint flying activities.
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The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan. It brings together the Indian Air Force and foreign air forces to improve interoperability, share operational knowledge, and conduct joint tactical training in a common operational environment.
The exercise features the US F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, marking its first participation in an exercise in India. Other participating foreign aircraft include French Rafales, UAE F-16s, and Australia's KC-30A aerial refuelling and A400M transport aircraft.
The Indian Air Force is fielding its major frontline combat platforms for the exercise, including the Su-30MKI, Rafale, and Tejas fighter jets, alongside various transport and support platforms.
