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India Showcases Rafale, Tejas, Su-30 in Tarang Shakti
India is preparing a large air exercise called Tarang Shakti.
It will be held at the Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12.
India plans to show several fighter jets, including the Rafale, Tejas and Su-30MKI.
Air forces from seven countries will take part.
The United States will bring its F-35 aircraft.
France, the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh will also display aircraft.
The exercise will include joint flying and tactical manoeuvres.
Separately, officials said the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show is still being investigated.
India will display Rafale, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Tejas, MiG-29 and Su-30MKI aircraft at Tarang Shakti.
The multilateral air exercise will take place at Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12.
Seven countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, are expected to participate.
The United States will bring the F-35, while France, the UAE and Bangladesh will showcase Rafale, F-16 and C-130J aircraft respectively.
The Indian Air Force said the Tejas Mark 1 crash at the Dubai Air Show remains under investigation.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force and air forces from seven countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- What
- The second edition of the multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti, featuring aircraft displays and joint tactical manoeuvres.
- Where
- Jodhpur Air Force Station, India.
- When
- September 26 to October 12; the related Veer Guardian exercise took place from September 9 to 22.
- Why
- To conduct multinational air-force training and showcase participating countries’ air capabilities.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Tarang Shakti, described as the second edition
- Location
- Jodhpur Air Force Station
- Dates
- September 26 to October 12
- Indian aircraft
- Rafale, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Tejas, MiG-29 and Su-30MKI
- Participating countries
- Seven countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
- Foreign aircraft mentioned
- United States F-35, French Rafale, UAE F-16 and Bangladeshi C-130J
- Tejas crash investigation
- The November 21, 2025 Tejas Mark 1 crash at the Dubai Air Show remains under investigation
Quotes
General Takehiro Morita
Chief of Staff of Japan’s Air Self Defense Force
“Exercise Veer Guardian 26 concludes as a testament to the enduring friendship and professional camaraderie between the two Air Forces. This engagement continues to pave the way for enhanced collaboration and strategic depth of the defence partnership between India and Japan,””
deccanchronicle.com
“I am deeply grateful for the invaluable opportunity to fly in the Tejas. As an aircraft born from indigenous defense capabilities, Tejas stands as a symbol of India's technological innovation,””
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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