India to host first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2024 in two phases

India is going to host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in two phases starting on August 6th in Sular, Tamil Nadu.  Around 30 countries participated along with ten countries bringing their fighter aircraft.

The exercise aims to showcase India’s defense capabilities and enhance cooperation among the participating militaries.

The announcement was made by Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh at a press conference in New Delhi that the first phase will be held from August 6th to 14th in Sular, Tamil Nadu, and the second phase from August 29th to September 14th in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

The ten countries bringing their aircraft include Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Singapore. Eighteen other countries will attend as observers.

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Singh also mentioned that India will display its indigenous fighter aircraft and equipment, including the Tejas, Rafale, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, and MIG 29.

The exercise will feature flying and ground training, defense exhibitions, and cultural exchange programs. Defence personnel from the participating countries will also visit Indian tech companies. India had invited over 50 countries to take part in the exercise.

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