Multilateral Air Exercise Tarang Shakti Underway in India
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India’s first multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti is now underway at Air Force Station Sulur in South India. The Indian air force has stated that the event is set to become a regular showcase of global cooperation.
Phase-I of the exercise will conclude on 14 August and features participation from the air forces of Germany, France, Spain, and the UK. The participating air forces together have deployed almost 40 combat aircraft for the exercise.
The French contingent comprises of Rafale fighter jets, A400M transports, A300 MRTT mid-air refuellers and 160 personnel.
Five German Eurofighters and an A400M transport aircraft are involved, with the lead German unit being the Tactical Air Force Wing 71 "Richthofen". The Spanish Air Force is participating with its Eurofighters as well.
Ex Tarang Shakti will also mark the conclusion of the Pacific Skies 24 exercise series that has been running since mid-June, featuring the air forces of Germany, Spain and France.
