INDIAN AIR FORCE CONDUCTS EXERCISE 'VAYUSHAKTI-26' AT POKHRAN RANGE, JAISALMER
- Vayu Shakti is the Indian Air Force's (IAF) decadal-style firepower demonstration held at the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) showcasing full-spectrum offensive air operations by day and night.
- Vayushakti-26 was held on 27 February 2026 with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, as Chief Guest, witnessed alongside the Raksha Mantri, CDS and IAF C-in-Cs.
- Relevant to GS-III (Internal Security, Defence, Indigenisation) and Prelims (defence platforms, exercises, Pokhran geography).