The first multi-nation air combat exercises hosted by India took off at Sulur in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, with dozens of combat aircraft from different parts of the world scheduling to touch down there, Global Times report.
The drills, named Tarang Shakti, will see the participation of 10 countries with their air assets. 18 other nations are slated to take part as observers.
The first phase of the drills is to be conducted from Tuesday to August 14, with Germany, France, Spain and the UK war-gaming alongside India, media reported.
The second phase is scheduled to take place in Jodhpur, in northern Rajasthan state will see the participation of the US, Australia, Singapore, Greece, and the United Arab Emirates.
In all, 67 fighters and military aircraft from those 10 countries and observers from another 18, are scheduled to take part in Tarang Shakti. Also, India plans to deploy 75 to 80 fighters, aircraft and helicopters for the exercise.
