Exercise Shinyuu Maitri

March 2, 2023

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).

About Exercise Shinyuu Maitri :

  • It is a bilateral military exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).
  • The exercise is being organized on the sidelines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian.
  • The IAF contingent is participating in the exercise with one C-17 Globemaster III
  • The first phase of the exercise consists of discussions on transport operations and tactical manoeuvering, followed by the second phase of flying drills by IAF’s C-17 and JASDF C-2 transport aircraft.
  • The exercise will enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the two air forces.