IAF begins operational phase of Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday commenced the operational phase of multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, bringing together air forces from eight countries for advanced joint training and enhancing interoperability. The exercise, themed "Power in Partnership", is being conducted from September 26 to October 12, with seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), Australia, the United States, the UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, participating alongside the IAF. The participating foreign aircraft include the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A, representing a mix of combat, transport and…