In India, the Royal Australian Air Force has made its first deployment of combat aircraft for the participation in exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’, said Australia’s Defence department. The second leg of India’s biggest multilateral air exercise, ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti 24’ is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur from August 30 to September 13. Australia, Greece, Sri Lanka, UAE, Japan, Singapore and the United States are participating in it.
Three EA-18G Growler aircraft from No 6 Squadron an up to 120 personnel have been sent by Australia. The statement read, ‘This is the first time India has conducted Exercise Tarang Shakti, with 11 participating countries and 18 observer countries attending’. ‘Australia’s participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti demonstrated a commitment supporting regional partners and fostering international cooperation to address shared security challenges’, said Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell.
Air Marshal Chappell said, ‘India is a top-tier security partner for Australia and through the Comprehensive Strategc Partnership between Australia and India, the Government is continuing to prioritize practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability’. He further added, ‘Australia’s participation in such exercise showcases its advanced capabilities. The Chief of Air Force said the exercise will provide aviators with the opportunity to develop interoperability with foreign militaries’.
Chappell said, ‘Participation in international exercises such as Tarang Shakti 24, showcases our advanced capabilities. The Chief of Air Force said the exercise will provide aviators with the opportunity to develop interoperability with foreign militaries’. He further added, ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 will provide our aviators with the opportunity to develop interoperability with foreign militaries, develop a mutual understanding of tactical operations and foster international relations’.
‘Australia and India have enjoyed increased air defence cooperation in recent years including hosting Indian Air Force Flankers at Exercise Pitc Black in 2018, 2022, and 2024’, said the Australian Defence Department. Air Force also conducts a number of training and engagement activities with Indian Navy P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft. Australia will continue to support India’s key role in the region by increasing the depth and complexity of our defence cooperation, added the statement.
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