New Delhi: India will host the first-of-its-kind and largest multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced.
A total of 51 countries have been invited to take part in the exercise that will take place in two phases in August and September.
“51 countries were invited to take part in the exercise Tarang Shakti,” Air Marshal AP Singh, Vice Chief of Air Staff said. “One of the main focus of the exercise would be to showcase the indigenous capabilities under Aatmanirbharta” he added.
Phase-I will be from August 6 to 14 at Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu’s Sulur and will feature Germany, France, Spain, and the UK.
Phase-II will be held between August 29 and September 14 at Air Force Station Jodhpur and include Australia, Bangladesh, Singapore, Greece, UAE and USA along with 18 Countries as observers.
The US is taking part in the Tarang Shakti 2024 but without the F-35. The country will participate with their F-16 and A-10 aircraft, Air Marshal AP Singh said.
“There will also be an exhibition of Made in India at both Sulur and Jodhpur during the exercise,” Air Marshal AP Singh said adding that the focus of Tarang Shakti 2024 is on enhancing mutual understanding of air power, realistic operations, and showcasing indigenous defense equipment.
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