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Tarang Shakti

Context

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the largest international air exercise ever conducted in India, named Tarang Shakti.

About the Exercise

  • Tarang Shakti aims to boost military cooperation, enhance collaboration, and showcase India's defence industry to support the nation's goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.
  • Tarang Shakti represents a major step in India's efforts to enhance its military capabilities and strategic partnerships on a global scale.
  • The exercise not only provides a platform for international cooperation but also highlights India's progress in defence technology and production, reinforcing its vision of self-reliance and innovation in the defence sector.
  • Key Aircraft and Assets:
    • Participating Countries' Assets: F-18, A-18, C-130, F-16, A-10, KC-130, KC-135 aircraft, Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale
    • Indian Air Force Assets: Tejas, Prachand, Dhruv, Rudra
  • The exercise follows the IAF's participation in the second edition of Air Exercise Red Flag in Alaska, where Indian Rafales joined Singaporean and American aircraft in joint exercises.
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