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In Photos: IAF aerobatic team performs manoeuvres at Tarang Shakti 2026

Updated On: 08 October, 2026 04:31 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang Helicopter Display Team perform aerial manoeuvres during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station in Jodhpur on Thursday, October 8. (Pics/ PTI)

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, with seven foreign air forces participating in the multilateral exercise. (PICS/ PTI)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, with seven foreign air forces participating in the multilateral exercise. (PICS/ PTI)
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Being held from September 26 to October 12, the exercise is themed “Power in Partnership” and focuses on joint training, operational coordination and interoperability among participating air forces
Being held from September 26 to October 12, the exercise is themed “Power in Partnership” and focuses on joint training, operational coordination and interoperability among participating air forces
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Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are participating as Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). Several other countries are also taking part as observers
Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are participating as Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). Several other countries are also taking part as observers
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The exercise features a range of fighter, transport and air-to-air refuelling aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A
The exercise features a range of fighter, transport and air-to-air refuelling aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A
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The participating aircraft will operate alongside IAF platforms during various missions, allowing aircrew, mission planners and support personnel to train together and exchange operational experience
The participating aircraft will operate alongside IAF platforms during various missions, allowing aircrew, mission planners and support personnel to train together and exchange operational experience
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The exercise follows the first edition of Tarang Shakti held in 2024. The IAF said the 2026 edition will focus on advanced joint training, interoperability, aerospace safety and a better understanding of the participating forces' operational procedures and capabilities
The exercise follows the first edition of Tarang Shakti held in 2024. The IAF said the 2026 edition will focus on advanced joint training, interoperability, aerospace safety and a better understanding of the participating forces' operational procedures and capabilities
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The IAF said the exercise will showcase India's operational capabilities and growing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities while strengthening military cooperation with partner countries.
The IAF said the exercise will showcase India's operational capabilities and growing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities while strengthening military cooperation with partner countries.

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