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Japan F-2 jets arrive in Jodhpur for Veer Guardian
Hindustan Times··11 Sept
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called Japan's fighter aircraft visit for Exercise Veer Guardian in Jodhpur a significant milestone in India-Japan defence ties. The Indian Air Force welcomed Japan Air Self-Defence Force F-2 jets for Veer Guardian 2026. The bilateral air exercise at Air Force Station Jodhpur runs until September 22, 2026. India will fly Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale aircraft.
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What It Means For You
- The fourteen-day drills aim to sharpen interoperability between Indian and Japanese air crews.
- JASDF is flying F-2A fighters on their maiden visit to India for this exercise.
- Singh linked the visit to talks held with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi last month.
What's Happening
- The IAF said Veer Guardian 2026 begins at Air Force Station Jodhpur and continues till September 22, 2026.
- India will field LCA Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale jets alongside Japan's F-2A fighters.
- Singh said on X that the visit reflects growing trust and a shared Indo-Pacific focus.
What the Drills Cover
- Participating air warriors will fly advanced operational missions and hold professional exchanges.
- A Ministry of Defence release listed the aircraft each side will use.
- The IAF media unit described the exercise as strengthening Indo-Japan defence partnership.
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