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India-Japan Air Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 Begins
Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 was a two-week-long bilateral exercise held by IAF and JASDF in Jodhpur. This was aimed at training in within-visual-range combat, multi-aircraft coordination, operational learning, and interoperability. The involvement of Su-30MKI, Rafale, LCA Tejas, and the Japanese F-2A has enhanced defence cooperation and strategic partnership between India and Japan.
23 Sept 2026 2 min
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International RelationsPrelims + Mains
India–Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
Indian-Japanese defence cooperation moves ahead with August 2026 ministerial visit, with emphasis on MDA, joint shipbuilding, UNICORN technology, and advanced drills. Partnership goes from convergence to capability. Obstacles: implementation gap, technology transfer, and interoperability.
9 Sept 2026 3 min