Tarang Shakti 2024: India's First Multinational Air Exercise

India's first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, is scheduled for August and September 2024. Inspired by the U.S.-led Red Flag exercise, it aims to boost military collaboration and showcase India's defense capabilities.

Overview and Significance

India's first multinational air exercise: Tarang Shakti-2024
Scheduled for August and September 2024
Inspired by U.S.-led Red Flag exercise
Aims to boost military collaboration and showcase India's defense capabilities
Invitations extended to 51 countries
Largest international air exercise ever conducted in India

Exercise Structure and Participation

Two-phase structure:

- Phase 1: August 6-14, 2024, in Sulur, Tamil Nadu
- Phase 2: September 1-14, 2024, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Expected participation:

- 30 countries actively involved
- 10 countries confirmed with assets
- 18 countries as observers
Notable participants: USA, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, UK
75-80 advanced military aircraft, including 40 from Indian Air Force

Aircraft and Assets

Indian aircraft:

- LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, Rafale
- Prachand light combat helicopter, Dhruv, Rudra
- Indian Navy's MiG-29K

International aircraft:

- F-18, A-18, C-130, F-16, A-10, KC-130, KC-135
- Rafale (France), Eurofighter Typhoon (Germany)
Total of 32 aircraft from participating countries

Objectives and Impact

Enhance interoperability among participating air forces
Showcase India's indigenous defense capabilities
Promote professional exchanges and best practices
Support India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)
Strengthen strategic relationships and cultural/diplomatic ties
Concurrent defense expo featuring Indian companies and startups

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