Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Air Chief-Designate Dixit Reviews Tarang Shakti Exercise
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit visited a big air exercise in Jodhpur.
He watched Indian and other countries’ aircraft practise flying together.
The exercise is called Tarang Shakti and its theme is “Power in Partnership.”
It is scheduled to run from September 26 to October 12.
The Sarang helicopter team also performs at displays in India and around the world.
Its leader said the displays show the Air Force’s work and encourage young people to consider defence careers.
The Sarang team began in 2003 as indigenously built helicopters were being introduced.
Dixit has been appointed to lead the Indian Air Force as its next chief from October 31.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit visited the Tarang Shakti exercise at Jodhpur on Thursday and watched aerial drills.
The exercise involves Indian and international aircraft in joint air-combat manoeuvres.
Tarang Shakti 2026 is scheduled at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, under the theme “Power in Partnership.”
Sarang team leader Group Captain Abhijit Kumar said the team presents the Indian Air Force and promotes aviation careers.
The government appointed Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, effective from the afternoon of October 31.
- Who
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the Indian Air Force, and aircraft teams participating in Tarang Shakti.
- What
- Dixit reviewed the multinational exercise and watched aerial manoeuvres.
- When
- He visited on Thursday. Tarang Shakti 2026 is scheduled for September 26 to October 12; Dixit's appointment takes effect on October 31.
- Where
- Air Force Station Jodhpur, in Jodhpur, India.
- Why
- The exercise brings participants together for joint air-combat manoeuvres under the theme “Power in Partnership.”
Exercise Details
Reported Timing
When the exercise is underway
Exercise Details
The report says Dixit visited the exercise on Thursday.
Reported Timing
It also says Tarang Shakti 2026 is underway from September 26 to October 12, without specifying the year for those dates.
- Exercise
- Tarang Shakti 2026
- Location
- Air Force Station Jodhpur
- Scheduled dates
- September 26 to October 12
- Theme
- Power in Partnership
- Air Chief-designate
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Appointment
- Appointed 29th Chief of the Air Staff, effective from the afternoon of October 31
- Sarang team formed
- 2003