India, France, US and Russia Jets Fly in Single Formation at Tarang Shakti

India’s Tejas, France’s Rafale, the United States’ F-35A Lightning II and Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets flew together in a single formation during Tarang Shakti, the Indian Air Force’s largest multilateral air combat exercise. The formation brought together aircraft from different countries participating in the ongoing drills in Jodhpur.

A video shared by the Indian Air Force showed the four types of fighter aircraft flying together during the exercise. The footage highlighted the multinational participation in Tarang Shakti, which has brought several foreign air forces and their aircraft to India for the drills.

More than 80 Indian and foreign aircraft are participating in the exercise, along with around 1,500 personnel. The participants include aircrew, technicians and ground staff involved in various aspects of the multinational air combat exercise being conducted in Jodhpur.

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Seven other air forces have joined India in Tarang Shakti, with aircraft and other air assets from the United States, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka taking part. The exercise therefore includes a broad mix of aircraft and personnel from participating countries.

The exercise has also attracted 32 observer nations. Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam are among the countries sending observers to Tarang Shakti, according to the information provided by officials.

The formation featuring Tejas, Rafale, F-35A and Sukhoi aircraft was one of the notable moments captured during the drills. Tarang Shakti continues in Jodhpur with participating air forces conducting activities involving their aircraft, aircrew, technicians and ground personnel.

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