Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Tokyo sending its fighter plane to take part in Train Veer Guardian, happening in Jodhpur, as a “vital milestone” for India-Japan defence partnership.
In a put up on X, he underlined that the maiden go to of the Japan Air Self-Defence Power (JASDF) fighter plane to India displays the rising belief and shared dedication to peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific.
He recalled the “extremely productive discussions” along with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi final month, and famous how mutual trade of visits reminiscent of Train Veer Guardian additional strengthens this synergy.
The Indian Air Power on Tuesday welcomed F-2 fighter jets of the Japan Air Self-Defence Power (JASDF) for the bilateral fight train ‘Veer Guardian 2026’.
Saying the launch of the joint air defence drills, the Indian Air Power highlighted the strategic goal of the engagement.
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In a put up on X, the media coordination centre of the IAF wrote, “The skies over Jodhpur are set for high-octane aerial motion because the #IAF welcomes F-2s of #JASDF for Ex Veer Guardian. Strengthening interoperability, sharpening abilities and taking the Indo–Japan defence partnership to higher heights.
“The bilateral Air Train ‘Veer Guardian-2026’ between the Indian Air Power (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Power (JASDF) will start at Air Power Station Jodhpur. It is going to proceed until September 22, 2026.
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The Indian Air Power will take part with a various mixture of frontline fight plane, together with indigenous Gentle Fight Plane (LCA) Tejas, Su-30 MKl and Rafale. JASDF will take part with its F-2A fighter plane, a Ministry of Defence launch stated.
Through the fourteen-day train, collaborating air warriors will undertake superior operational missions and have interaction in intensive skilled interactions.