Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise

Veer Guardian Exercise 2023: Veer Guardian was conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) in Japan. Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise is also important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- International Relations- Bilateral Relations between India and Japan.)

Exercise Veer Guardian in News

Recently, the inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on  26 January 2023.

Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise

• About: Veer Guardian 2023 is a bilateral air exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).
• Veer Guardian 2023 Venue: Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise is being conducted in Japan.
• Key Activities: During the joint training spanning 16 days, the two Air Forces engaged in complex and comprehensive aerial manoeuvres in multiple simulated operational scenarios.
  • The Veer Guardian 2023 exercise involved precise planning and skillful execution by both the air forces.

Veer Guardian Exercise Participation

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are participating in the Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise.
• The JASDF participated in the exercise with its F-2 and F-15 aircraft, while the IAF contingent participated with the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
• The IAF fighter contingent was complemented by one IL-78 Flight Refueling Aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift transport aircraft.

Veer Guardian 2023 Significance

• Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ provided the two Air Forces with an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding.
• The Veer Guardian exercise also witnessed numerous ground interactions between IAF and JASDF personnel wherein various aspects were discussed by both sides.
• The Veer Guardian 2023 enabled the participating contingents to obtain an invaluable insight into each other’s best practices and learn from each other’s unique capabilities.

Veer Guardian 2023 FAQs

1. Where was the Veer Guardian 2023 exercise conducted?

Ans. The Veer Guardian 2023 was conducted in Japan.

2. Veer Guardian 2023 exercise is conducted between which countries?

Ans. Veer Guardian exercise 2023 is a bilateral air exercise conducted between India and Japan.

3. What is the significance of Veer Guardian 2023 exercise?

Ans. Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ provided the two Air Forces with an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding.

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