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US F-35s Enter India’s 2026 Air Exercise to Test China’s Airpower Edge
U.S. Air Force F-35s participated in India's Tarang Shakti air exercise in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12, 2026. The exercise involved eight countries and aimed to test interoperability between U.S. and Indian forces against the backdrop of China's expanding airpower. Indian aircraft, including Rafales and Su-30MKIs, operated alongside the F-35s, with a focus on sharing sensor information and combat tactics.
Marcus ChenFri Sep 25 2026Loading...
Japan's Three F-2s in India Push the Indo-Pacific Air Fight West in 2026
Japan is deploying three F-2A fighters and approximately 110 personnel to Jodhpur, India, for the Veer Guardian 26 exercise in September 2026. This marks the first operational use of Japanese fighters from an Indian air base, highlighting a significant step in military cooperation between Japan and India. The exercise will involve training alongside Indian aircraft such as the Su-30MKI, Rafale, and Tejas, emphasizing the strategic importance of this deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marcus ChenWed Aug 26 2026Loading...
Strategic Tradeoffs: How America's Hemispheric Pivot Reshapes Indo-Pacific Security
The U.S. military has prioritized hemispheric defense following the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, reallocating naval assets from other regions. Indonesia plans to enhance its maritime capabilities by acquiring the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, while the Philippines deepens military cooperation with the U.S. through extensive joint exercises. Concurrently, India is strengthening defense ties with the U.S. as regional security dynamics shift.
Marcus ChenMon Feb 23 2026Loading...
