Stories
F-35A Roars in Jodhpur Skies: India & Friendly Nations Showcase Power in Tarang Shakti 2026
N
News18•04-10-2026, 13:16
F-35A Roars in Jodhpur Skies: India & Friendly Nations Showcase Power in Tarang Shakti 2026
- •The multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti-2026' has begun in Jodhpur, featuring air forces from India and several other major countries.
- •India is participating with Sukhoi-30 MKI, Rafale, Jaguar, MiG-29, and Tejas, while friendly nations include the US F-35A Lightning-II, French Rafale, and UAE F-16.
- •The US F-35A Lightning-II fighter jets flew directly to Jodhpur from Misawa Airbase in Japan for the exercise.
- •The exercise focuses on improving interoperability, air defense, counter-air operations, and joint mission planning among participating air forces.
- •A special air display by the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatics Team will be held on October 8 for Air Force Day.
Key Questions Answered
The second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is being held from September 26 to October 12, 2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
Friendly foreign nations are participating with advanced aircraft, including America's state-of-the-art F-35A Lightning-II stealth fighter jets which flew directly from Japan, France's Rafale, and the UAE's F-16.
Hosted under the theme 'Power in Partnership', the exercise focuses on improving interoperability, mutual coordination, air defense, counter-air operations, joint tactical maneuvers, and air-to-air refueling among participating air forces.
