'Veer Guardian-2023’

Jan. 8, 2023

India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, 'Veer Guardian-2023' involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan from 12th of January.

About 'Veer Guardian-2023’:

  • The Joint Exercise which will continue till 26th January aims at promoting Air Defence cooperation between the countries.
  • The Indian contingent participating in the air exercise will include four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 and one IL-78 aircraft, while the JASDF will be participating with four F-2 and four F-15 aircraft.
  • It will include the conduct of various aerial combat drills between the two Air Forces.
  • They will undertake multi-domain air combat missions in a complex environment and will exchange best practices.
  • Exercise 'Veer Guardian' will fortify the long-standing bond of friendship and enhance the avenues of defence cooperation between the two Air Forces.

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