With reference to the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise, consider the following statements: 1. Air Vice Marshal Raj Thakur briefed a total of ten countries on Operation Sindoor. 2. Operation Sindoor was launched two weeks after a Pahalgam attack. 3. The exercise was conducted in the city of Jodhpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

German and French generals say flying with Indian Air Force felt like home

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 11 October 2026

Defense diplomacy and interoperability: a GS2 case study on India's role as a net security provider.

Why in news

German and French generals praised the Indian Air Force's operational capabilities during the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur.

Background

The Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise took place in Jodhpur. Lieutenant General Gunter Katz (Germany) and General Stephane Groen (France) participated, while Air Vice Marshal Raj Thakur briefed seven countries on Operation Sindoor.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceTarang Shakti-2026 exercise was conducted in Jodhpur
FactOperation Sindoor was launched two weeks after a Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025
PostAir Chief Marshal AP Singh is the head of the Indian Air Force
FactAir Vice Marshal Raj Thakur briefed seven countries on Operation Sindoor

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise, consider the following statements:

Air Vice Marshal Raj Thakur briefed a total of ten countries on Operation Sindoor.
Operation Sindoor was launched two weeks after a Pahalgam attack.
The exercise was conducted in the city of Jodhpur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: He briefed seven countries.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how multilateral and bilateral military exercises like Tarang Shakti enhance India's strategic autonomy and regional security architecture.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Interoperability gains: Standardizing communication protocols and tactical maneuvers with European and US air forces
Strategic signaling: Demonstrating India's role as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region

Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Interoperability · Net Security Provider · Defense Diplomacy · Operational Cooperation

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