Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 under way at Air Force Station Jodhpur with seven friendly foreign countries
27 September 2026
The Indian Air Force is conducting Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 26 September to 12 October 2026.
The theme of the exercise is "Power in Partnership".
Seven Friendly Foreign Countries are taking part: Australia, the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Aircraft taking part include the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A.
Several other friendly foreign countries are taking part as observers.
The exercise is organised by the Ministry of Defence and follows the edition held in 2024.
Dates:
26 September to 12 October 2026
Venue:
Air Force Station Jodhpur
Friendly Foreign Countries:
Seven
Theme:
Power in Partnership
Why it matters for exams: Names, venues and participating countries of India's military exercises are standard one-mark questions in Kerala PSC, SSC and UPSC prelims.
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