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Defence
Indian and French Rafale Jets Conduct Joint Training at Tarang Shakti 2026, Jodhpur
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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During the Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise, Indian and French Rafale fighters flew together over Jodhpur, showcasing interoperability and strengthening defence ties.
The Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise in Jodhpur saw Indian and French Rafale jets conducting joint training sorties.
Pilots from both nations flew coordinated missions over the Rajasthan airspace, demonstrating interoperability and shared operational procedures.
The exercise is part of a broader effort to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and to test combined tactics between the two air forces.
Observers noted the seamless communication and synchronized flight patterns, underscoring the growing partnership between India and France in air defence.
The joint sorties are expected to contribute to future collaborative operations and to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries.
Pilots from both nations flew coordinated missions over the Rajasthan airspace, demonstrating interoperability and shared operational procedures.
The exercise is part of a broader effort to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and to test combined tactics between the two air forces.
Observers noted the seamless communication and synchronized flight patterns, underscoring the growing partnership between India and France in air defence.
The joint sorties are expected to contribute to future collaborative operations and to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries.