Rajnath Singh Hails India-Japan Defence Ties As Japanese F-2 Jets Arrive For Exercise Veer Guardian
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Tokyo sending its fighter aircraft to participate in Exercise Veer Guardian, taking place in Jodhpur, as a "significant milestone" for the India-Japan defence partnership. Growing trust in Indo-Pacific In a post on X, he underlined that the maiden visit of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft to India reflects the growing…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the arrival of Japanese F-2 jets in India for Exercise Veer Guardian as a significant milestone in the India-Japan defence partnership. He emphasized that the visit of Japan Air Self-Defence Force fighter aircraft to India reflects growing trust and shared commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Following productive discussions with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi last month, Singh noted that bilateral visit exchanges further strengthen this synergy.
The Indian Air Force welcomed the F-2 fighter jets of the JASDF for the bilateral combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The exercise, which will continue until September 22, 2026, aims to strengthen interoperability and sharpen skills among participating air forces. Indian frontline combat aircraft, including Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Su-30 MKI, and Rafale, will join the Japanese F-2A fighter aircraft for advanced operational missions and extensive professional interactions during the fourteen-day exercise.
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