JASDF Fighters Visit India
3 sources · first reported 2d ago
Three Japanese F-2A fighter jets will visit India for the first time to participate in Veer Guardian 26, with support from the US Air Force. The jets will fly to India via Okinawa and Thailand, and will receive aerial refueling from the US Air Force. This exercise marks a significant milestone in Japan-India defense cooperation.
Why it matters
The visit highlights growing defense ties between Japan and India, and demonstrates the ability of Japanese fighters to operate away from home with international support. This exercise also showcases the strengthening of military partnerships between Japan, India, and the US.
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