India to host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti in August

Sub: Science and tech

Sec: Defence

Ex- Tarang Shakti- 2024:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will host its first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, in August, featuring participants from ten countries and several observers.
- Following the experience of the Red Flag exercise in the U.S., the IAF anticipates engaging with friendly foreign countries with regular interactions and interoperability.
Initially scheduled for late 2023, Tarang Shakti-2024 will now occur in two phases: the first in southern India in early August, and the second in the western sector from late August to mid-September.
- Some countries will join both phases, while others will participate in one.
Countries such as Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, UAE, UK, and the US are expected to send contingents, with Germany showcasing an A-400M transport aircraft, a contender for an IAF tender.

Ex- Red Flag:

The Red Flag exercise, which concluded recently in Alaska, included IAF’s participation with eight Rafale fighters and other support aircraft.
The exercise simulated air combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability with international forces, including those from Singapore, the UK, Netherlands, and Germany.
For details of Exercise Red Flag

Source: TH