India will host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in two phases starting on the 6th of next month in Sular, Tamil Nadu. In this exercise, nearly 30 countries will participate, and out of 30, ten countries will join the exercise with their fighter aircraft. The exercise will showcase India’s defence prowess and provide a platform for participating militaries to foster interoperability.

Addressing a curtain-raising press conference in New Delhi today, Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), Air Marshal A P Singh, informed that the first phase is to be held in Sular, Tamil Nadu, from 6th 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, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Singapore, will join the exercise with their aircraft, and 18 countries will attend as observers.

Air Marshal 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.

Our correspondent reports that during the exercise, flying and ground training, defence exhibitions, and cultural exchange programmes 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.