Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur
Seven foreign air forces will join the Indian Air Force's multinational exercise Tarang Shakti-26 at Jodhpur. The Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, noted that for many years India's operational engagement with foreign air forces was conducted largely through bilateral exercises, marking a shift towards larger multilateral drills that strengthen interoperability and defence diplomacy with partner nations.
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- Seven foreign air forces will participate in Tarang Shakti-26 at Jodhpur.
- The Vice Chief of the Air Staff is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
- India is moving from bilateral to larger multinational air exercises.
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