IAF’s Surya Kiran team to perform at Meerut airshow
The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team is scheduled to perform at the Meerut airshow on September 19-20, 2026. The display will feature nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft performing complex maneuvers and utilizing new smoke pods to display the national flag's colors.
Why it matters
These events serve as a demonstration of indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities and national pride, strengthening the public image of the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) is slated to perform its latest formation at the upcoming Meerut airshow on September 19 and 20, 2026.
“Fresh from the successful conclusion of its 2026 training season, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team is ready to unveil its latest formation before the people of Meerut. The team will take to the skies with five new team members, bringing renewed energy and expertise to the formation, while carrying forward the exacting standards that have become synonymous with Surya Kiran,” SKAT said in a statement.
Flying nine distinctive red-and-white Hawk Mk 132 aircraft, manufactured in India under a license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the team will perform a sequence of spellbinding aerobatic manoeuvres.
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