Summary of coverage from The Times of India · Original article: 20 September 2026.
The Times of India reports that Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Japan’s air chief, General Takehiro Morita, flew in Tejas aircraft during Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur.
The article presents the activity as a symbol of professional cooperation and trust between the two air forces. The wider exercise provides opportunities for exchanges and improved interoperability. The flight highlights bilateral defence engagement and India’s indigenous aviation programme; the report does not establish an aircraft purchase agreement.
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