India to Host Tarang Shakti | 03 Aug 2024

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According to the sources, India will host the international air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ in two phases, taking place in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.

Key Points

  • It will be the largest international air exercise ever conducted in India, with invitations extended to 51 countries.
  • The Indian Air Force has received confirmation from ten countries for participation with their assets and 18 countries as observers.
    • Phase one of the exercise will be conducted at Sulur in Tamil Nadu from August 6 to August 14 and four countries including France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom will participate with their assets.
    • Phase two will be held at Jodhpur in Rajasthan from September 1 to 14 and it will see participation from Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, Singapore, UAE and the USA with their assets.
  • F-18, A-18, C-130 aircraft, F-16 aircraft, A-10, KC-130 aircraft, KC-135 aircraft of the Indian Air Force will take part in this exercise.