“INDIA TO HOST FIRST MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI IN AUGUST”

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India will host its first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, in August with 10 participating countries.
The exercise will occur in two phases, involving countries like Australia, France, Germany, Japan, and the USA.

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About Exercise Tarang Shakti:

Host: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Event: First-ever multinational air exercise hosted by India
Date: August 2024
Participants: Ten countries including the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE
Objective: Joint training, knowledge exchange, operational coordination enhancement
Aim: To improve mutual understanding and compatibility among air forces, promoting regional stability and security123.
Features: A range of aircraft such as fighter jets, military transport aircraft, mid-air refuelers, and AWACS4.

About Other Combat Exercises Involving IAF:

About Indian Air Force (IAF):

Established in 1932 during World War II.
Supreme Commander: President of India.
Rank: Fourth-largest air force in the world.
Headquarters: New Delhi.
“Royal” prefix added in 1945 by King George VI; removed in 1950 when India became a republic.
Motto: “Touch the Sky with Glory,” from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11).
Leadership: Chief of Air Staff (Air Chief Marshal) oversees
Operation Meghdoot (1984): Regained control of heights in the Siachen glacier involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and paramilitary troops.

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