Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Rajnath Singh Watches IAF Displays During Tarang Shakti Exercise
Rajnath Singh watched Indian Air Force aircraft perform at an air base in Jodhpur.
The fighter jets flew in formations and carried out aerial manoeuvres.
Helicopters from the Sarang team and aircraft from the Surya Kiran team also performed.
The display was part of Exercise Tarang Shakti.
Air forces from seven countries are taking part in the exercise.
Other countries are observing it.
The exercise includes joint training and sharing experience.
It is meant to help the participating air forces work together more effectively.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh watched an Indian Air Force aerial display at Jodhpur Air Force Station on Saturday.
Fighter aircraft performed formations and aerial manoeuvres before Singh and senior officers.
The display included performances by the Sarang helicopter display team and the Surya Kiran aerobatic team.
Exercise Tarang Shakti is scheduled to run from September 26 to October 12 under the theme “Power in Partnership.”
Air forces from seven countries are participating, with other countries attending as observers.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff and other senior officers; participating air forces from seven countries.
- What
- Singh watched an Indian Air Force aerial display held as part of Exercise Tarang Shakti.
- When
- Saturday; the exercise runs from September 26 to October 12.
- Where
- Jodhpur Air Force Station, Jodhpur.
- Why
- The exercise aims to improve coordination through joint training, sharing operational experience and familiarisation with each other's procedures.
- Exercise
- Tarang Shakti 2026
- Theme
- “Power in Partnership”
- Exercise dates
- September 26 to October 12
- Display location
- Jodhpur Air Force Station
- Participating countries
- Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
- Featured teams
- Sarang helicopter display team and Surya Kiran aerobatic team
- Additional activities
- Professional interactions, seminars and other cooperation-focused activities