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IAF and JASDF Conduct Bilateral Air Combat Exercise in Jodhpur

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The Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self Defence Force conducted a bilateral air combat exercise in Jodhpur, titled 'Veer Guardian.' The exercise took place from September 9 to September 21, 2026, at the station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Indian Air Force flew Tejas, Su-30MKI, and Rafale aircraft during drills focused on air combat, interception, and air defense. The JASDF participated by deploying three Mitsubishi F-2 fighter aircraft and approximately 110 personnel from its 8th Wing.

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The exercise marked the first deployment of JASDF assets to an Indian base and the second edition since 2023. The cooperation aims to improve tactical proficiency and pave the way for future joint projects, including shared maritime intelligence and joint shipbuilding.

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