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IAF to Conduct Second Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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The Indian Air Force announced it will host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti in 2026 at its Jodhpur base in Rajasthan.
The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti will be held in 2026 at its airbase in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The announcement was made through official channels and underscores the service's focus on regular training drills.
Jodhpur, home to one of the IAF's major operational bases, will serve as the venue for the exercise. The location offers extensive airfield facilities and a strategic position in western India, making it suitable for large‑scale aerial training.
This will be the second time the Tarang Shakti exercise is conducted, following its inaugural edition. While details of the specific scenarios remain undisclosed, such exercises typically aim to sharpen pilots' skills and improve coordination among units.
The IAF expects the 2026 drill to contribute to overall operational readiness, aligning with its broader mandate to maintain a high state of preparedness across the force.
Jodhpur, home to one of the IAF's major operational bases, will serve as the venue for the exercise. The location offers extensive airfield facilities and a strategic position in western India, making it suitable for large‑scale aerial training.
This will be the second time the Tarang Shakti exercise is conducted, following its inaugural edition. While details of the specific scenarios remain undisclosed, such exercises typically aim to sharpen pilots' skills and improve coordination among units.
The IAF expects the 2026 drill to contribute to overall operational readiness, aligning with its broader mandate to maintain a high state of preparedness across the force.