Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: IAF Air Exercise at Jodhpur
Why in the news
The Indian Air Force began Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Its theme was “Power in Partnership”, and US F-35 stealth jets took part operationally for the first time.
Key facts
- Nature: a multinational combat air exercise of the large-force employment (LFE) type, billed as India’s premier one.
- Edition: second; the first was held in 2024.
- Host: Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
- Theme: “Power in Partnership”.
Participants
- Seven foreign contingents: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Germany, France, Australia and the United States.
- The US side brought F-35 stealth fighters, taking part operationally for the first time.
Exam angle
- Exercise type: multinational large-force employment air exercise.
- Venue: Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- Number of foreign participants: seven.