Australia sent its aircraft for the first time for war exercises in India, the second phase of 'Tarang Shakti' will run till 13 in Jodhpur
According to a statement issued by the Department of Defense of Australia, the Royal Australian Air Force has made the first deployment of fighter aircraft in India to participate in Exercise Tarang Shakti. On Tuesday, America's A 10 along with Sukhoi 30 SKI and Australia's EA 18 along with Tejas showed their prowess. America, Australia, Greece, Sri Lanka, UAE, Japan and Singapore are participating in this along with India.
Australia's Royal Australian Air Force has sent its fighter aircraft to India for the first time to participate in the second phase of the Air Force's 'Tarang Shakti-2024' exercise.
On behalf of Australia, three EA 18G Grover aircraft from Number Six Squadron, 120 airmen, and other personnel have been sent to Jodhpur. The second phase of the country's largest multilateral air exercise is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 30 August to 13 September.
Along with India, America, Australia, Greece, Sri Lanka, UAE, Japan, and Singapore are participating in it. On Tuesday, America's A10 with Sukhoi 30 SKI and Australia's EA 18 with Tejas showed their prowess.
According to a statement issued by the Australian Defense Department, the Royal Australian Air Force has made the first deployment of fighter aircraft to India for participation in the exercise 'Taranga Shakti'.
Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage, Jaguar, Tejas of the Indian Air Force-hello, A10 Thunderbolt from America, F16 Fighting Falcon from Greece, Mitsubishi F2 from Japan, aircraft from other countries participating in this exercise together show capability building in air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.
Australian Air Force Chief, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, has stated, "India is a top-level security partner for Australia." The government gives priority to practical cooperation through the comprehensive strategic partnership between Australia and India. The participation of Australia in the exercise aims to show advanced capabilities.
On the contrary, according to the Australian Defense Department, Australia and India have benefited from increased air defense cooperation in recent years - hosting the Indian Air Force Flankers in Exercise Pitch Black in 2018, 2022 as well as 2024. Let us tell you, the first phase of Tarang Shakti was over this August in Tamil Nadu, which included the armies of Germany, France, Spain, and the UK.
