US F-35A jets debut in India at Tarang Shakti 2026

US Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters made their first-ever appearance in Indian airspace at Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The multinational aerial exercise runs September 26–October 12, featuring seven nations including Australia, UAE, France, and Germany, with aircraft like Rafale, F-16, and C-130 participating.