Japan’s air chief flies in Tejas during India-Japan air exercise Veer Guardian 2026
Key facts
- Veer Guardian 2026, the second India-Japan bilateral air exercise, was held at Jodhpur in September 2026.
- On 20 September, IAF chief A.P. Singh and Japan's air chief Gen. Takehiro Morita flew together in a Tejas formation.
- Gen. Morita flew in a Tejas trainer.
- The exercise is between the IAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Why it matters
[First] A foreign air chief flying in Tejas signals trust in the Indian-made jet. It may help Tejas exports. Exam questions often ask which country takes part in which exercise.
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