Japan's F-2 Fighter Jet to Participate in Joint Training in India for the First Time
Reference News Network reported on August 8 According to the Japan's Asahi Shimbun website on August 6, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi is coordinating his schedule for a trip to Australia and India starting on the 17th. According to sources from the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-2 fighter jets are expected to be dispatched to India for joint training for the first time, which is likely to be one of the topics of discussion between Kishi and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh during this meeting.
In 2023, the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Indian military held their first joint fighter training in Japan.
According to the current coordination direction, during his visit to Australia, Kishi will hold a trilateral meeting on the 18th with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles and New Zealand Defense Minister Peeni Henare. Japan intends to export upgraded "Mogami" class frigates to New Zealand, which have previously been approved for export to Australia. (Translation by Liu Lin)
Japan's F-2 fighter jets are set to be dispatched to India for joint training exercises starting August 17, 2023. This marks the first time these aircraft will participate in such exercises in India. The deployment is part of a broader diplomatic effort by Japanese Defense Minister Kono, who is also coordinating discussions with Australian and New Zealand defense officials regarding military cooperation.
- Japan's F-2 fighter jets will participate in joint training in India for the first time.
- Japanese Defense Minister Kono is coordinating the schedule for a visit to Australia and India.
- The joint training follows a previous exercise held in Japan in 2023.
- Discussions may include Japan's intention to export upgraded frigates to New Zealand.