India, Japan Air Force Chiefs Fly the Tejas During Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2026' in Jodhpur
The exercise includes advanced combat missions and professional exchanges as India and Japan deepen air defence cooperation.
- On Sunday, Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and JASDF Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita flew Tejas aircraft at Air Force Station Jodhpur during the ongoing Exercise Veer Guardian-2026.
- The Indian Air Force welcomed the JASDF for the bilateral combat exercise on September 8, marking the maiden visit of Japanese fighter aircraft to India for a 14-day drill.
- Participating air warriors utilize diverse combat aircraft, including the IAF's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Su-30MKI, and Rafale jets, alongside JASDF F-2A fighter aircraft.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh previously described Tokyo sending fighter aircraft to Jodhpur as a "significant milestone" for the India-Japan defence partnership, reflecting shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace.
- Scheduled to continue until September 22, 2026, the exercise follows "highly productive discussions" held in New Delhi last month, further strengthening India-Japan defence synergy.
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Participating in the bilateral aerial exercise 'Veer Guardian' in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Japanese Air Force chief General Takehiro Morita flew a Tejas aircraft. He later described his experience as "truly invaluable".
Japanese fighter jets operate from Indian soil for first time in Veer Guardian 2026 exercise
Japanese fighter jets have operated from Indian soil for the first time, marking a shift in the defence relationship between New Delhi and Tokyo. This deployment occurred during 'Veer Guardian 2026', a bilateral air exercise currently underway at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The exercise, running from September 9 to 22, sees the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) deploying F-2A fighters to work alongside the Indian Air Force's …
Japanese fighter planes operate from Indian soil for first time
Jodhpur: Japanese fighter aircraft operating from Indian soil for the first time marks a major milestone in defence cooperation between India and Japan, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said here on Sunday during an ongoing bilateral air exercise. The exercise, being held at Air Force Station, Jodhpur from September 9-22, involves Indian Air Force … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Sto…
Defense cooperation between India and Japan has taken on a new dimension, with Japanese fighter jets flying from Indian soil for the first time. Exercise "Veer Guardian-2026," held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, saw the air forces of both countries conduct advanced missions and training over 14 days.
Tejas takes centre stage as India, Japan air chiefs fly sortie in Rajasthan
Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita took off from Air Force Station Jodhpur in Tejas aircraft on Sunday during the ongoing Indo-Japan bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian-2026'.
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