US F-35 stealth fighter jets will participate in an Indian Air Force-led multinational combat exercise for the first time, with six of the fifth-generation aircraft set to join Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, reported TOI.
Nearly 40 countries will participate in the second edition of Tarang Shakti or attend as observers, while seven nations — the US, France, UAE, Australia, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — will directly participate with aircraft and other assets.