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Japan to conduct first fighter jet deployment to India for joint exercise

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force will deploy fighter jets to Rajasthan, India, for the Veer Guardian 26 exercise in September 2026. This marks the first such deployment to India, signaling a deepening of bilateral security ties aimed at countering regional military expansion by China.

South China Morning Postabout 4 hours agoJP, IN, CNengCredibility 33%View source

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Source credibility0.3

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Rajasthan

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