Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI 2026: POWER IN PARTNERSHIP, STRENGTH IN SELF-RELIANCE
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The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, hosted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, 2026, brought together seven Friendly Foreign Countries and 32 observer nations. The multinational exercise focused on interoperability, complex joint missions, and the exchange of operational experience. It highlighted India's defense self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) through the display of indigenous platforms such as the LCA Tejas and LCH Prachand. The exercise also coincided with the 94th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force and featured industrial tours, professional engagements, and public outreach events.