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US F-35 stealth fighters to join IAF's Tarang Shakti exercise in India for first time

IN · 2026-09-23

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Key takeaway

US F-35 stealth fighters will join India's Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise for the first time, deepening US-India military collaboration.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS F-35 stealth fighters join India's Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise, increasing operational interoperability and demonstrating advanced US technology to Indian defense stakeholders.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian defense suppliers, especially HAL and its SME partners, face both partnership opportunities (via offsets, tech transfer) and increased competition, requiring upgrades in quality and compliance to remain relevant.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs supplying to HAL or the IAF must adapt to higher standards and seek new collaborations, or risk losing business as procurement preferences shift toward advanced or joint-venture platforms.

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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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