New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): As New Delhi and Tokyo proceed to bolster their ties throughout the defence sector, a Japanese Self-Defense Force (JASDF) contingent touched down in Jodhpur forward of Exercise Veer Guardian 2026.
Sharing the small print in a put up on X, the Indian Air Force stated that two JASDF C-2 plane touched down at Air Force Station Jodhpur, marking the arrival of the Japanese contingent for the second version of the Exercise.
The train will additional improve interoperability, operational synergy and mutual understanding, reinforcing the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Japan
“EXERCISE VEER GUARDIAN 26 Ex Veer Guardian 2026 is being conducted between #IndianAirForce and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) at Jodhpur from 09 Sep to 22 Sep 26. Two JASDF C-2 aircraft touched down at Air Force Station Jodhpur, marking the arrival of the Japanese contingent for the second edition of the Exercise. The exercise will further enhance interoperability, operational synergy and mutual understanding, reinforcing the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Japan,” the media coordination centre of the Indian Air Force stated in a put up on X on Saturday.
https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/2096089808825397598?s=20
Meanwhile, Japan’s Air Self-Defence Force, in a previous launch, stated that the aim of the train is to enhance the tactical proficiency of models and deepen the mutual understanding between the 2 air forces. The coaching will give attention to air fight manoeuvring.
According to JASDF, “3 F-2As, 8th Air Wing (Tsuiki Air Base) and approximately 110 members” will take part from the Japanese aspect.
Japan Today reported that Takehiro Morita, chief of workers of the JASDF, stated that the train will additional strengthen ties.
‘It shall be an amazing alternative to additional deepen mutual understanding and relationship of belief.”
This comes shortly after the Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited India in August and held a gathering with Rajnath Singh; each nations agreed to increase cooperation throughout key sectors, together with maritime safety and the Indo-Pacific area.
Signalling a agency posture amid regional assertiveness, each ministers affirmed that the Indo-Pacific should stay free and open. They additional exchanged views relating to the regional and worldwide safety surroundings towards the backdrop of prevailing international tensions.
The two ministers welcomed the regular strengthening of defence cooperation, together with cooperation among the many respective ministries and the Services of the 2 international locations that share strategic views, beneath the ‘Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership’, which constitutes one of many pillars for peace, stability and prosperity within the Indo-Pacific. (ANI)