About Exercise Vayu Shakti-26:
- It was conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Pokhran air-to-ground range, near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- The exercise showcased the operational preparedness, tactical capabilities, and combat efficiency of the IAF.
- Guided by the core values of “Achook, Abhedya aur Sateek,” the exercise was aimed to reassure the nation by reaffirming the IAF’s role as a key component of India’s national security architecture.
- It showcased the air force's capability to execute complex, integrated air operations within a dynamic and realistic battlefield environment.
- For the first time, Exercise Vayushakti was executed along a defined operational storyline, transforming into a simulated live combat theatre.
