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Japan deploys fighter jets to India, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense ties

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Japan is set to deploy fighter jets to India for the first time next month as part of a joint training exercise. This historic move, involving three F-2 fighter jets and approximately 110 personnel, underscores Tokyo's commitment to bolstering defense ties with like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific. Analysts suggest this action is a strategic response to China's increasing military capabilities and reflects Japan's growing defense spending. AI

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Japan deploys fighter jets to India, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China

    Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up defence spending in response to China’s growing mili…

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