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Tarang Shakti 2026 — IAF's Multinational Air Exercise
Tarang Shakti is a multilateral air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force, first held in 2024, in which partner air forces fly joint missions alongside the IAF to build interoperability. Its 2026 edition, themed “Power in Partnership”, is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur between 26 September and 12 October with seven foreign air forces, while several other countries attend as observers.
Last updated 28 September 20262 min read
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New card: Tarang Shakti 2026, the IAF's multilateral air exercise at Jodhpur (26 Sep–12 Oct) with seven foreign air forces, themed Power in Partnership.
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