80 aircraft, 40 countries, 1,500 personnel: IAF’s biggest air exercise Tarang Shakti kicks off in Jodhpur; US, France envoys hail multinational drill
- Posted on September 26, 2026
- By The Times of India
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India's Indian Air Force (IAF) launches Operation Tarang Shakti, its most ambitious multinational air exercise to date, hosted in Jodhpur. The drill brings together approximately 40 nations with 80 aircraft, including 30 advanced fighter jets and cargo planes, alongside 1,500 military personnel. International representatives, including US and French ambassadors, praise the initiative as a significant demonstration of global military cooperation and interoperability. This landmark exercise strengthens diplomatic ties and showcases India's capacity to coordinate complex joint operations on an unprecedented scale.
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