Exercise Tarang Shakti

Exercise Tarang Shakti
StatusActive
GenreMilitary exercise
FrequencyBiennially
Location(s)
CountryIndia
Years active0
Established2024 (2024)
Previous event2024 (6 August – 14 September 2024)
Next eventN/A
ParticipantsIndian Air Force & friendly air forces

Exercise Tarang Shakti is a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force. The first edition of the exercise, previously planned in 2023, will be held in 2024. The multinational air exercise is held in two phases. Each phase will see participation of 70 - 80 aircraft, with a total of 150 aircraft planned to take part in the exercise.[1] In the first edition, 11 countries are participating with military assets including Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.[1] In addition, 18 other countries are participating as observers.[1][2][3] The Tarang Shakti will be the first and largest international air exercise hosted by India.[4]

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  3. ^ Singh, Mayank (2023-06-07). "12 countries to participate in IAF's biggest-ever exercise". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  4. ^ Jain, Alka (2024-08-06). "India's first multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' to begin today. All you need to know about it". Mint. Retrieved 2024-08-06.