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Defence
India's Rafale F4 Jets Conduct Joint Air Exercise with Japan in Indo‑Pacific
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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Indian Rafale F4 fighters carried out a joint aerial drill with Japanese aircraft, underscoring efforts to bolster defence ties in the Indo‑Pacific region.
Indian Rafale F4 fighters recently participated in a joint air exercise with Japanese aircraft, marking a significant step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations in the Indo‑Pacific region.
The drill involved coordinated flight operations and tactical maneuvers, showcasing interoperability between the Indian Air Force and Japan’s Self‑Defence Forces.
Officials highlighted that such exercises are part of a broader strategy to enhance strategic partnerships and ensure stability in the increasingly contested Indo‑Pacific maritime domain.
The exercise also served as a platform for both sides to exchange best practices and improve joint operational readiness.
India and Japan continue to deepen military ties through regular joint drills, naval visits, and intelligence sharing, reflecting their shared interest in maintaining a free and open Indo‑Pacific.
The drill involved coordinated flight operations and tactical maneuvers, showcasing interoperability between the Indian Air Force and Japan’s Self‑Defence Forces.
Officials highlighted that such exercises are part of a broader strategy to enhance strategic partnerships and ensure stability in the increasingly contested Indo‑Pacific maritime domain.
The exercise also served as a platform for both sides to exchange best practices and improve joint operational readiness.
India and Japan continue to deepen military ties through regular joint drills, naval visits, and intelligence sharing, reflecting their shared interest in maintaining a free and open Indo‑Pacific.