Multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti to be made a biennial event: IAF Chief
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti to be made a biennial event: IAF Chief

The Hindu  

As Phase-I of Tarang Shakti, the largest multilateral air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force, comes to a close, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari has announced plans to make the exercise a biennial event. LCA praised The IAF Chief and the Spanish Chief flew sorties in the Russian-origin Su-30MKI, while the German and French chiefs flew the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas. These air forces joined Phase-I on their return journey home after participating in Exercise Pitch Black, hosted by Australia. Several indigenous platforms, the LCA, Light Combat Helicopter, Light Utility Helicopter, trainer HTT-40, and the aerobatic helicopter team, Sarang, took to the skies over Sulur air force station in an air display.

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Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief

The Hindu  

As the Indian Air Force awaits deliveries of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A and India markets the fighter for exports, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has said there is the issue of matching up production capability with requirements. Japan fielded three F-2 fighters while US deployed six A-10 Thunderbolt close air support aircraft, three F-16s in addition …

Australia sends combat aircraft for air exercise for first time
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia sends combat aircraft for air exercise for first time

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a first the Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India to participate in a multinational exercise. The Royal Australian Air Force has sent three EA-18G Growler aircraft from No 6 Squadron, and up to 120 personnel to be part of the Phase-II of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur …

Tarang Shakti: Super power air forces come together in the sky, what is the secret plan?
7 months, 1 week ago

Tarang Shakti: Super power air forces come together in the sky, what is the secret plan?

ABP News  

The first phase of the multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti,’ hosted by the Indian Air Force, concluded on Wednesday in Sulur, Tamil Nadu, South India. The air forces of India, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain showcased an impressive display with Rafale, Typhoon, SU-30, LCA, A-400 military transport aircraft, and Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft. The first phase …

India’s multi-national air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’ begins in Coimbatore
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s multi-national air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’ begins in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, an international air exercise, began at the Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore district on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The exercise kick-started with a welcome formation by four Tejas aircraft that intercepted and escorted the German Air Chief, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, who flew alone five hours straight to the base. Key challenges include managing data links and …

India’s first multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ to begin today. All you need to know about it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s first multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ to begin today. All you need to know about it

Live Mint  

Air forces from the US, Germany, France, and other nations will participate in 'Tarang Shakti,' India's largest multilateral air exercise, showcasing defence capabilities. Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Rafale will also participate in the mega exercise. All you need to know about Tarang Shakti 1) This exercise will begin with a PPT presentation, followed by showcasing India's …

India to host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti in August
9 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force’s first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, will be held in August, and is likely to see the participation of ten countries, in addition to a few others acting as observers. “Enriched with the Red Flag exercise experience, the IAF keenly looks forward to hosting the participating contingents from other countries during Tarang Shakti-2024, which is the …

IAF to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 in a ‘near-realistic scenario’
1 year, 1 month ago

IAF to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 in a ‘near-realistic scenario’

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force will display its full spectrum of combat and fire capabilities during Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 in a “near-realistic scenario” at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan on February 17, Vice Chief of Air Force Air Marshal A.P. “We plan to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti to showcase the full spectrum of operations that Indian aerospace power can take …

IAF to conduct 'Exercise Vayu Shakti' at Pokhran range on Feb 17, over 100 aircraft to participate
1 year, 1 month ago

IAF to conduct 'Exercise Vayu Shakti' at Pokhran range on Feb 17, over 100 aircraft to participate

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will be conducting 'Exercise Vayu Shakti-24' on February 17, 2024, at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. As always, Exercise Vayu Shakti will be a riveting demonstration of the offensive and defensive capabilities of the IAF, spanning across day and night. Exercise Vayu Shakti will be a demonstration of the IAF's capability …

IAF Western Air Command’s annual exercise gets underway
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF Western Air Command’s annual exercise gets underway

The Hindu  

The annual training exercise, Trishul, of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command began on September 4. The exercise will see activation of all air assets and force multipliers spread across the Line of Control with Pakistan to the Line of Actual Control with China. “The exercise is scheduled from September 4-14 and will validate the command’s operational preparedness and …

India, Japan to hold maiden bilateral air exercise
2 years, 2 months ago

India, Japan to hold maiden bilateral air exercise

The Hindu  

India and Japan will hold their first bilateral air exercise from January 12 to 26, in reflection of the growing defence ties amid increasing concerns over China's military muscle flexing in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise 'Veer Guardian-2023' involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force will be held at Japan's Hyakuri air base. "To promote Air …

IAF sends four Sukhois, two C-17 aircraft for 'Pitch Black' exercise in Australia
2 years, 7 months ago

IAF sends four Sukhois, two C-17 aircraft for 'Pitch Black' exercise in Australia

India TV News  

Pitch Black exercise: Four Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets and two C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday joined a 17-nation air combat exercise in Australia. The three-week 'Pitch Black' exercise, being hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, is taking place amid the conflict in Ukraine and China's military muscle-flexing in the Taiwan Strait following US House …

IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
2 years, 7 months ago

IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia

The Hindu  

Continuing the series of military exercises with countries in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Air Force will join 16 other nations, including Quad partner countries, later this month for Exercise Pitch Black, the biennial exercise hosted by the Australian Air Force. About 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel from 17 nations will arrive in the Northern Territory in two weeks to …

IAF to participate in air combat exercise in Australia: New Delhi-Canberra ties on the upswing, but disagreements remain
6 years, 8 months ago

IAF to participate in air combat exercise in Australia: New Delhi-Canberra ties on the upswing, but disagreements remain

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force is participating in the ‘Pitch Black’ air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. For instance, it characterises the South China Sea disputes as ‘a major fault line in the regional order,’ proclaiming Australia’s intention to ‘conduct co-operative activities with other countries consistent with international law.’ The use of the term ‘Indo-Pacific’, instead of …

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