IAF to Showcase Full-Spectrum Prowess in Exercise Vayushakti-26

• Indian Air Force (IAF) to demonstrate operational capabilities at Exercise Vayushakti-26 on February 27, 2026, at Pokhran Air to Ground Range, Jaisalmer.
• The exercise will highlight IAF's role as the first, fastest, and fiercest responder, capable of rapid enemy punishment and dominating the operational environment.
• Full-spectrum operations will involve fighter, transport, and helicopter platforms like Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, C-17, Apache, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
• Advanced weapon systems including Short Range Loitering Munitions (SRLM), Akash, SpyDer, and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) will be featured in day, dusk, and night missions.
• Vayushakti-26 will reaffirm IAF's airspace dominance, precision targeting, multi-domain operations, and commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', reassuring the nation of its security role.