IAF Chief AP Singh flies final Tejas sortie during Tarang Shakti 2026

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh completed his final fighter sortie in the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft during the Tarang Shakti 2026 multinational air combat exercise in Jodhpur. The sortie, which included participation from the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and aircraft from friendly foreign nations, marked a significant milestone in his career ahead of his scheduled retirement on October 31.

The Tarang Shakti 2026 exercise concluded alongside this final flight. The multinational drill involved various international participants, including aircraft from the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates. The exercise aimed to demonstrate national defense strength and enhance collective operational capabilities through joint training.