Japan and India to Hold First-Ever Joint Air Drill as 3 JASDF Fighters Fly to India

Japan and India to Hold First-Ever Joint Air Drill as 3 JASDF Fighters Fly to India

Japan is sending three F-2A fighter jets to India for the first time ever, marking a major step in defense ties between the two countries.

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The aircraft, from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), will travel via Okinawa and Thailand to participate in Veer Guardian 26, a bilateral exercise with the Indian Air Force next month [1]. The U.S. Air Force will provide aerial refueling and logistics support for the mission [1].

The deployment reflects deepening security cooperation between Tokyo and New Delhi amid shared regional concerns [1]. The exercise comes as both nations seek to strengthen their defense partnerships beyond traditional alliances.

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