India's First Multinational Air Exercise: Tarang Shakti 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Tarang Shakti 2024 |
| Host Country | India |
| Phases | Two phases |
| Phase 1 Location | Sulur, Tamil Nadu |
| Phase 2 Location | Jodhpur |
| Start Date | 6th of next month |
| Total Participating Countries | 30 (10 with fighter aircraft) |
| Invited Countries | 51 |
| Observers | 18 countries |
| Indian Aircraft | LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, Rafale, LCH Prachand, Dhruv, Rudra |
| Foreign Aircraft | Rafale (France), Typhoon (Germany), F-18 (Australia), F-16 (Greece), C-130J (Bangladesh) |
| Aims | Strengthen strategic, cultural, and diplomatic relations; foster interoperability |
| Not Participating | Russia (due to ongoing conflict) |
| Phase 1 Participants | Germany, France, Spain, UK |
| Phase 2 Participants | Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, Singapore, UAE, US |
| Indian Navy Participation | Phase 1 with an aircraft |
| Key Official Statement | Air Marshal A P Singh, VCAS |