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Every Stride. Every Age. One Spirit.
The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 witnessed a spirited culmination across seven cities — New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Gwalior and Thiruvananthapuram — bringing together thousands in a celebration of fitness, valour and national pride.
In New Delhi alone, 15,000 runners participated across the 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km categories. CAS Air Chief Marshal AP Singh ran the 21 km, while CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan participated in the 10 km, inspiring Air Warriors, Armed Forces personnel and citizens alike.
The marathon brought together an extraordinary spectrum of participants — a 94-year-old runner completing the 10 km, a nine-year-old completing the Half Marathon, and runners with prosthetic limbs taking on the challenge alongside serving personnel, veterans, men, women and children.
RJ Rannvijay Singha flagged off the Delhi edition and energised participants with his presence and interaction.
More than a run, the event was a tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, whose courage and supreme sacrifice continue to inspire generations.
From nine to 94. From prosthetic limbs to Air Warriors. Every stride carried a story. Every stride saluted a hero.
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Unity Beyond Borders
As part of #ExTarangShakti26, observers from 32 countries visited the Statue of Unity, Arogya Van and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (C-295 facility) in Gujarat.
From the enduring spirit of a united India, to India’s holistic approach to wellness, and its growing indigenous aerospace manufacturing capabilities, the visits offered a glimpse of India’s diverse strengths and aspirations.
Different experiences. One shared purpose — building stronger partnerships.
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Trust in the Skies
#ExTarangShakti26 brought together aircraft and aircrew from all participating nations in a shared formation, a powerful display of trust, precision and comradeship.
Power in Partnership.
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IAF Makes History on the MTB Trail
AGV Neha, won bronze Medal in the Women Elite Cross-Country Time Trial (XCT) at the ongoing 23rd National Mountain Biking Championship at Mahendragiri, Odisha.
Competing against professional riders representing 29 States, AGV Neha displayed determination, endurance and competitive spirit to secure the historic medal.
Her achievement marks the first-ever National medal by an IAF woman in Mountain Biking.
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Six days in. The momentum is building.
From handshakes to high-speed sorties, #ExTarangShakti26 is bringing together people, platforms and professionals from across the world.
Friendships on the ground. Aircraft in the skies. Precision in the air and on the line.
Power in Partnership.
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On the occasion of the 26th Raising Day, all Air Warriors of the #IndianAirForce extend warmest greetings and best wishes to all personnel of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
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Fostering Partnerships Beyond the Skies
As part of #ExTarangShakti26, observers from participating countries undertook an industrial tour to Bengaluru.
The delegation visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited and National Aerospace Laboratories, gaining first-hand insights into India’s indigenous aerospace, defence and advanced technological capabilities.
The engagement offered a closer look at India’s growing defence-industrial ecosystem while providing a platform for professional exchange, mutual learning and deeper engagement with partner nations.
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Precision. Power. Partnership.
A spectacular display of multi-national airpower unfolded over Jodhpur as participant aircraft took to the skies, gearing up for advanced tactical engagements at exercise #TarangShakti26.
Different platforms, united in one sky.
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From maintaining fighter jets to ensuring every system is mission-ready, IAF engineers work with some of the most advanced aerospace technology in the world.
This is not just engineering. This is engineering at the highest level.
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On the occasion of the 200th Raising Day, all Air Warriors of the #IndianAirForce extend their warmest greetings and best wishes to all personnel of the Regiment of Artillery.
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#TarangShakti26 is officially underway.
Air Marshal PV Shivanand, AOC-in-C SWAC, formally inaugurated the exercise and presented the official Exercise Patches to Contingent Commanders.
The ceremony wrapped up with a rich display of Rajasthani culture—setting the stage for global cooperation, brotherhood, and tactical excellence in the skies.
Clear skies, united wings—let the exercise begin.
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