Archive · 8 Oct 2026
IAF Showcases Air Power at Multinational Tarang Shakti 2026
The Indian Air Force is hosting a large air exercise called Tarang Shakti in Jodhpur.
It runs from September 26 to October 12, 2026.
Air forces from seven other countries are taking part.
Their aircraft are training and flying alongside Indian aircraft.
The exercise includes many different kinds of planes, from fighter jets to transport aircraft.
The program also includes seminars, tours, a marathon and yoga sessions.
India’s defence ministry says the exercise helps show the Air Force’s skills and supports cooperation for regional peace and security.
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is taking place from September 26 to October 12 in Jodhpur and adjoining air bases.
The Indian Air Force is joined by air forces from Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Foreign aircraft taking part include the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A.
Images show Indian aircraft, including Su-30MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and C-17 Globemaster III, flying in formation.
The exercise includes flying operations as well as professional, cultural and outreach activities.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force and air forces from Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- What
- The second edition of the multinational air exercise Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026.
- When
- September 26 to October 12, 2026; the photographs are described as taken on Wednesday, October 7.
- Where
- Jodhpur and adjoining air bases.
- Why
- To provide an opportunity to demonstrate operational capabilities and professional standards, and to support cooperation, regional peace, security and stability.
- Exercise
- Tarang Shakti 2026, described as the second edition
- Dates
- September 26 to October 12, 2026
- Host location
- Jodhpur and adjoining air bases
- Participating foreign countries
- Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
- Foreign aircraft listed
- F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A
- Other activities
- A seminar, industrial tour, Sekhon Marathon, heritage tours and yoga sessions
- Stated purpose
- Demonstrate IAF capabilities and standards, and highlight India's indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities in support of regional peace, security and stability