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IAF Chief Flies Tejas With Japanese Counterpart
21 Sep
Summary
- Indian Air Force Chief flew a Tejas formation flight.
- Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Chief was a passenger.
- Sortie highlighted interoperability and India's defense capabilities.
The Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, recently led a formation flight in the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. During this sortie, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Masahiro Morita served as a passenger aboard the two-seater Tejas. This event occurred as part of the Japan-India joint training exercise, Veer Guardian 26, held at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The exercise, which began with the arrival of JASDF F-2 fighter aircraft on September 8, 2026, aims to foster advanced operational missions and professional interactions.
The flight served as a powerful demonstration of the increasing interoperability and professional camaraderie between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Air Chief Marshal Singh, designated as "Eagle One," piloted the formation while General Morita experienced the twin-seater version of the Tejas. This collaborative flight highlighted India's indigenous aerospace capabilities and deepened the defense partnership between the two nations, emphasizing mutual faith and trust in India's homegrown defense technology.
