US F-35 stealth fighters to join IAF’s Tarang Shakti exercise in India for first time

US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise

The participation of F-35 stealth fighters in the Indian drills signals that New Delhi’s and Washington’s defense ties remain steady.

US F-35 stealth fighters to join IAF’s Tarang Shakti exercise in India for first time

The Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise in India will feature six US F-35 stealth fighter jets, a landmark event as they engage in their first multinational combat exercise with the Indian Air Force. Approximately 40 countries will be involved as participants or observers, showcasing various high-tech aircraft. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force remains focused on resolving delays related to the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet deliveries.

Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35s Join Rafales, Tejas as India's Largest Multinational Air Exercise Kicks Off in Jodhpur Tomorrow

The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, the Indian Air Force’s flagship multinational air exercise, begins Saturday, September 26, at Air Force Station Jodhpur and adjoining air bases in Rajasthan, running through October 12. The drill marks a significant milestone for the IAF: the first-ever participation of the US Air Force’s fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II […]

F-35, Rafale, And TEJAS To Converge At Tarang Shakti 2026 As India Hosts Asia's Largest Multinational Air Drills

For the first time in history, the Indian Air Force will be exercising alongside the American F-35A stealth fighter jet. The fifth-generatio...

US Air Force to Deploy Six F-35 Stealth Fighters in India for...

In a major milestone for Indo-US military cooperation, the United States Air Force is set to deploy six F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters to India for the upcoming 'Tarang Shakti...