Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: Rajnath Singh Witnesses Spectacular IAF Fighter Jet Manoeuvres, Sarang And Surya Kiran Aerobatic Displays In Jodhpur | Watch
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Jodhpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed an aerial display by the Indian Air Force at Jodhpur Air Force Station as part of the ongoing multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026.
Witnessed the second edition of ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti’ in Jodhpur today.
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Singh, accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff and other senior officers, watched fighter aircraft performing various formations and aerial manoeuvres.
#WATCH | Jodhpur, Rajasthan: During the Tarang Shakti-2026 Air Combat Exercise, the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team showcases an impressive aerial formation with precision and coordination. pic.twitter.com/xWRv112ycf
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The display also featured performances by the IAF's Sarang helicopter display team and Surya Kiran aerobatic team.
#WATCH | Jodhpur, Rajasthan: India's indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' showcases its capabilities during the Tarang Shakti-2026 Air Combat Exercise.
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Exercise Tarang Shakti, being held from September 26 to October 12 under the theme 'Power in Partnership', has brought together air forces from seven countries -- Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
#Rajasthan: Rafale, F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, along with other aircraft, stage an air show during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in #Jodhpur.#IndianAirForce #IAF #TarangShakti26 @IAF_MCC @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/ypeggaK6rO
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The exercise is aimed at improving coordination among participating air forces through joint training, sharing of operational experience and familiarisation with each other's procedures.
#WATCH | Jodhpur, Rajasthan: India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas showcases its aerial capabilities during the Tarang Shakti-2026 Air Combat Exercise.
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026
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Several other countries are attending the exercise as observers.
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