Watch: Japan Air Force Chief flies India’s Tejas fighter in Jodhpur; IAF Chief hails historic trust

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief General Takehiro Morita flew in India's LCA Tejas during Veer Guardian-2026. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh praised the sortie as a mark of trust, assuring ties will remain strong.

New Delhi: Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita took to the skies in India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas during the ongoing Veer Guardian-2026 air exercise in Jodhpur. Following the flight, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh described the sortie as a clear demonstration of Japan’s confidence and trust in India’s homegrown defence technology.

Speaking after the joint flight, Air Chief Marshal Singh........

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