Jodhpur:Bangladesh Air Force has taken part for the first time in a large-scale multinational air exercise, joining seven other nations in the India-hosted Tarang Shakti-26.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the second edition of this multinational air exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12. The exercise saw the participation of air assets from Bangladesh, India, Australia, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Additionally, representatives from 32 other countries were present as observers. The Bangladesh Air Force contingent consisted of 19 personnel, including pilots and technicians, and was joined by two additional personnel who participated as observers.
This event marked Bangladesh's debut in a multinational air exercise of this magnitude, providing its personnel with valuable exposure to multinational air operations. It also offered opportunities to exchange professional knowledge and experience with other participating air forces. The exercise aimed to foster mutual learning and improve interoperability among the nations involved through coordinated multinational air operations.