The Indian Air Force is all set to host its largest multilateral exercise, Tarang Shakti, in two phases in August and September. Several countries which are taking part in the multilateral exercise Pitch Black in Australia will join the exercise on their return leg. Phase-1 will be held from August 6-14 at Sulur, a town located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, and see participation of 32 foreign aircraft, Exercise Director Air Vice-Marshal Rajat Mohan said. The IAF has significantly increased its participation in bilateral and multilateral exercises in the recent past. Cultural exchanges have been planned as is the practice in all multilateral exercises,” Air Marshal Singh said.

Source: The Hindu July 31, 2024 16:59 UTC