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Post by sevenofnine on Jan 16, 2023 13:34:20 GMT -5
Well well this is interesting Japan and India kicked off their first joint military exercise involving combat aircraft on Monday, Japan's Defense Ministry said. The drills come as the so-called Quad Group — comprised of the United States, Japan, India and Australia — have grown increasingly concerned about China's military and economic influence in the region. What do we know about the exercise? The joint exercise will last for 11 days and is taking place at the Hyakuri Air Base in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. Eight Japanese fighter jets are involved while India has sent four war planes of its own, as well as two transport aircraft and a refueling tanker, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. Some 150 Indian Air Force personnel are taking part in the exercise. India's Defense Ministry said the www.dw.com/en/japan-and-india-hold-first-joint-fighter-jet-exercise/a-64406635
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