India hosts largest air exercise Tarang Shakti
The Indian Air Force is hosting its largest-ever multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, at the Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu’s Sulur.
This ambitious exercise, which is set to showcase the air strength of various nations, holds special significance as it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations.
The first phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti commenced on August 6 and will continue until August 14. This phase has brought together air forces from 10 countries, with the likes of Germany, France, and Spain participating directly, and other nations attending as observers.
The skies above Sulur have been abuzz with the roar of fighter aircraft, including Eurofighter Typhoons, French Rafales, and India’s own LCA Tejas. At least 67 fighter aircraft from 10 countries are participating in the exercise
The atmosphere is charged with the sight of these powerful machines cutting through the air, symbolising a strong spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among the participating nations.
This phase of the exercise witnessed the participation of air forces from Germany, France, and Spain, along with the United Kingdom, while the second phase, scheduled to be held at Jodhpur from August 29 to September 14, will see the involvement of Australia, Bangladesh, the UAE, Singapore, the US, and Greece.