NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAR 2
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). The exercise is being organised on the side-lines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian, commenced on February 13 it concludes on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Komatsu, Japan, says a Defence release.
Union Cabinet, today approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from @HALHQBLR for #IAF at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 cr. The aircraft will be supplied over a period of 6 years.
Read more https://t.co/KBuhGZootl@rajnathsingh@AjaybhattBJP4UK@giridhararamane @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/igJdvGW4rL— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) March 1, 2023
“The IAF contingent is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23 with one C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The Exercise is being conducted on 01 and 02 March 2023. The first phase of the exercise consists of discussions on transport operations and tactical manoeuvring, followed by the second phase of flying drills by IAF’s C-17 and JASDF C-2 transport aircraft. The exercise gives an opportunity for the respective subject matter experts to interact and study each other’s operational philosophies and best practices. The exercise shall also enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the IAF and the JASDF,” the statement said.
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh, Defence Secretary Shri @giridhararamane salute the #braveheart Late Sep Pawan Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice in Potgampora, Pulwama on 27 Feb 23. They expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”#IndianArmy@adgpi pic.twitter.com/FGoU4kH1WQ
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) March 1, 2023
Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23 will be yet another step in the expanding defence cooperation between the two countries; as well as for the IAF to operate in diverse environments across the globe. The exercise is being conducted at a time when the IAF’s heavy lift transport aircraft fleet is also taking part in Exercise Desert Flag VIII in UAE and Exercise Cobra Warrior in the UK, the statement added.
