Rajnath Singh addresses participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur
On 10 October 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed participants of the second edition of multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 (26 Sep–12 Oct) at Air Force Station Jodhpur; seven friendly foreign countries and 32 observer nations took part.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur on 10 October 2026. The IAF-hosted multinational air exercise ran from 26 September to 12 October 2026 with air forces of Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the UAE and the United States, plus 32 observer countries. He stressed self-reliance, speed and precision, and highlighted indigenous platforms such as Tejas and Prachand.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Tarang Shakti 2026 (2nd edition)
- Venue
- Air Force Station Jodhpur
- Dates
- 26 September–12 October 2026
- FFCs
- Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, UAE, USA
- Observers
- 32 countries
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh address Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 participants on 10 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Air Force Station Jodhpur
According to PIB, how many friendly foreign countries (FFCs) took part in Tarang Shakti 2026 with their air forces?
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Correct answer: C — Seven
What was the scheduled duration of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 as stated by PIB?
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Correct answer: A — 26 September to 12 October 2026
How many observer countries did PIB cite for Tarang Shakti 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 32