The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force concluded in Japan yesterday.<br />”<br />”In a statement, the IAF said, Japan Air Self Defence Force participated in the exercise with its F-2 and F-15 aircraft, while the IAF contingent participated with the Su-30 MKI aircraft. The IAF fighter contingent was complemented by one IL-78 Flight Refueling Aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift transport aircraft. The IAF said, during the joint training spanning 16 days, the two Air Forces engaged in complex and comprehensive aerial manoeuvres in multiple simulated operational scenarios. Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force engaged in air combat manoeuvring, interception and air defence missions, both in Visual and Beyond Visual Range settings.<br />