Japan’s F-2 fighter jets arrive in Jodhpur to take part in the India–Japan air exercise Veer Guardian-2026. The deployment is part of a scheduled air force collaboration that features Japanese aircraft operating alongside Indian platforms at the exercise venue.
The exercise is set to begin on September 9 and centers on advanced operational missions and professional exchanges. Indian Air Force assets mentioned include the Tejas, Su-30MKI, and Rafale, while Japan contributes F-2A fighters. Sources describe a focus on improving tactical skills and strengthening interoperability between the two air forces, including expert interactions and coordination among participating units.
The accounts align on the timing, location, and the participating aircraft categories, presenting the visit and upcoming drills as part of broader efforts to deepen defense cooperation. They emphasize different aspects—one highlights the jets’ arrival and the collaboration theme, while the other foregrounds the exercise’s start date and operational focus—but both frame the event around joint readiness and cross-force integration.
