'Exercise Tarang Shakti is back': IAF announces resumption of multinational air exercise
The Indian Air Force has announced the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, a multinational aerial training event scheduled for late 2026 in Jodhpur. The exercise aims to improve interoperability and tactical coordination between India and various global air forces.
Why it matters
This exercise signals India's growing role in global defense diplomacy and its commitment to strengthening military partnerships through joint training.
The Indian Air Force will host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, bringing together air forces from multiple countries for joint aerial operations, tactical training and interoperability drills. The exercise is expected to be held from September 26 to October 12.In a post on X, the Indian Air Force said, “Exercise Tarang Shakti is back,” describing the 2026 edition as India’s premier multinational air exercise and saying global air forces will come together for joint tactical manoeuvres.The upcoming exercise will be the second edition of Tarang Shakti, following the inaugural multinational air exercise held by the IAF in 2024.
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