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PIB digest for Saturday, 10 October

Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 Held in Jodhpur

Ministry of Defence · Security · Posted 10 OCT 2026 2:27PM

What happened

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, highlighting the importance of self-reliance, international defence cooperation, and technological adaptation in modern warfare.

Why it matters for UPSC

This illustrates India's growing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing (Atmanirbhar Bharat) alongside bilateral and multilateral military diplomacy, directly relevant to UPSC GS Paper III (Security and Defence Preparedness).

Key objectives

  1. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 was hosted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, 2026.
  2. The multinational air exercise included air forces from seven Friendly Foreign Countries (Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, UAE, and USA) along with 32 observer nations.
  3. Emphasised Atmanirbharta in defence, technological innovation, and international partnerships to address modern warfare challenges.