India and Japan to conduct joint exercise to strengthen cooperation in air defence

The joint exercise, which will go through January 26th, intends to encourage international collaboration in air DEFENCE.

Four Su-30 MKI, two C-17, and one IL-78 aircraft from the Indian contingent will take part in the air exercise, while four F-2 and four F-15 aircraft from the JASDF will take part.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the first exercise would involve several aerial combat drills between the two Air Forces.

Theyll engage in sophisticated multi-domain air combat operations while exchanging best practises.