India will host its first multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’ from today in Sular, Tamilnadu. In the exercise, nearly 30 countries will participate, and out of 30, ten countries will join the exercise with their fighter aircraft. The exercise is being conducted in two phases, which aims to showcase India’s defense prowess and provide a platform for participating militaries to foster interoperability.
Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh informed that the first phase is to be held in Sular, Tamilnadu from today to 14th August, and the second phase in Jodhpur, Rajasthan from 29th August to 14th September. He added that 10 countries including Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, and Singapore will join the exercise with their aircraft and 18 countries will attend as observers.
Air Marshal A P Singh further informed that India will showcase its Indigenous-made fighter aircraft and equipment. He said that India’s fighter aircraft including Tejas, Rafale, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, MIG 29 aircraft, and more will take part in the exercise.
Akashvani’s correspondent reports that during the exercise, Flying and Ground training, Defence Exposition and Cultural Exchange programs will also be conducted. The Defence personnel from participating countries will also visit India’s tech companies. India had invited over 50 countries to take part in the exercise.
