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The Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force began the second edition of their bilateral air exercise, Veer Guardian-2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 9 September 2026, running until 22 September. The Indian Air Force is fielding a mix of Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale aircraft, while Japan has deployed three F-2A fighters from its 8th Air Wing at Tsuiki Air Base along with about 110 personnel, marking the first time Japanese fighter jets have operated from an Indian air base for a joint exercise. The fourteen day exercise, following the inaugural edition held in Japan in January 2023, aims to strengthen interoperability and deepen the India-Japan defence partnership.