The Kargil war completely changed the Indian Army. Because the army had no experience of mountain warfare. But still it was responding to the continuous firing of the enemy from Tiger Hills. The Indian Air Force also showed its full strength in this war. The result was that Pakistan declared the fourth war but once again the Indian Army ended the war.
Plan of 'Operation Tarang Shakti'
After this war, many steps were taken by the Indian Defense Ministry to strengthen the Indian Air Force as much as possible. The result is that today the Air Force fleet includes many advanced types of fighter aircraft and helicopters. Military exercises are also being conducted with friendly countries to strengthen the Air Force. Under this, the Air Force is going to conduct the biggest military exercise 'Operation Tarang Shakti' in Jodhpur near the Pakistan border.
Air forces of 12 countries will participate
This exercise will be conducted before Independence Day. Along with the Indian Air Force, air forces of about 12 countries will also participate in it in Jodhpur. Air Force spokesperson Ashish Mange, while talking to the media, said that this is going to be the biggest exercise till date. The special thing is that for the first time fire fighters will also be included in the exercise. In this, the power of the world's most powerful fighter planes and military aircraft will be seen.
There will be competition from America's 'Red Flag War Game'
Operation Tarang Shakti will involve fighter aircraft from the air forces of many countries including the US, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Japan, UAE and Australia. The world's most powerful air force's brave fighter bombers and strategic lift aircraft are also participating in this exercise. According to Air Force sources, this exercise will be conducted in two phases. It will begin in the last week of July from an air base in South India. While the second phase will be in Jodhpur.
For the first time, the air forces of Spain and UAE will participate
It will be held in Jodhpur from mid-August to mid-September. 12 countries have been invited to this military exercise. For the first time, the air forces of Spain and UAE are also going to participate in this exercise. According to Air Force sources, this exercise will be at the level of America's 'Red Flag War Game'. The Red Flag War Game took place in June 2023. The Indian Air Force participated in it with Rafale fighter aircraft. Now India is going to conduct its first multinational air force exercise.