Japan Air Force Chief’s Tejas Sortie Shows Deep Trust: Air Chief Marshal Singh
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh stated that the Tejas sortie flown by Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita demonstrated clear faith in India's homegrown aircraft. The two air force chiefs flew together in a Tejas formation at Air Force Station Jodhpur during the joint air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 on September 20, 2026. General Morita flew in a trainer aircraft with Group Captain I. Samrat as captain, while Air Chief Marshal Singh led the formation in a fighter aircraft. Both commanders emphasized that the bilateral engagement has expanded beyond tactical training to strengthen regional peace and stability.
Why it matters
The high-level joint exercise and flight demonstration underscore the expanding defence ties and interoperability between the Indian and Japanese air forces.
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