Praise for Yoga, ‘super delicious’ curry: Japanese airmen on India experience during joint military drills
The IAF had on September 8 welcomed F-2 fighter jets as well as 110 members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for the combat exercise in Jodhpur.
Japanese airmen who participated in the bilateral combat exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' in India expressed high praise for their Indian Air Force counterparts. The airmen, who arrived in Jodhpur on September 8, were welcomed by the IAF and spent time undergoing joint air defense drills. Their experience in the country was largely positive, with the Japanese airmen finding the IAF personnel to be "very approachable" and easily communicative.
The airmen of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) shared their training experiences, noting that their skills were improving as they worked directly with aircraft the JASDF does not typically operate. When asked about their stay in India, the Japanese airmen noted that they also enjoyed learning 'Yoga', describing it as a new experience that left their bodies feeling stiff due to stiffness from the initial poses.
Perhaps the most substantial compliment came from the Japanese airmen when asked about Indian cuisine. They described Indian curry as "super delicious", highlighting the significant difference in taste compared to what they typically experience. This exchange of warm relations between the two nations' military forces marks a significant milestone in the ongoing defense partnership between India and Japan.
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