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F-35 fighter jets, 200+ airmen arrive as US participates in India’s Tarang Shakti air exercise | India News


F-35 fighter jets, 200+ airmen arrive as US participates in India's Tarang Shakti air exercise
Gor said he looked forward to see American firth-generation fighters planes flying alongside the Indian jets (Photo: AP).

Six American F-35 fighter jets, along with more than 200 US airmen touched down in Jodhpur on Saturday to take part in the second edition of multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti.US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced their arrival in his post on X, informing first ever American participation in the exercise.Gor said he looked forward to see American firth-generation fighters planes flying alongside the Indian jets.The second edition of Tarang Shakti got underway at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan on Saturday, with more than 40 countries taking part in the drills.In a post on X, the Indian Air Force extended a welcome to the participating contingents, saying, “A warm welcome to our friends from across the skies as they touch down at Jodhpur. Welcome to India. Welcome to Tarang Shakti.”Announcing the 2026 edition, the Indian Air Force said, “Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 returns as India’s premier multinational air exercise, bringing global Air Forces together for high-octane joint tactical manoeuvres. Stay tuned as elite aviators take to the skies!”

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