NEW DELHI -- India and Japan are stepping up their defense cooperation with their maiden aerial combat exercise this month, going beyond their usual naval drills, against a backdrop of aggressive Chinese posturing in the region.
Indo-Pacific
India, Japan boost defense ties with 1st joint fighter jet drills
Allies to go beyond naval, ground forces exercises as China flexes muscles
Indian Air Force personnel prepare for drills in front of Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets on Jan. 10 at Hyakuri Air Base in Ibaraki, Japan. © Kyodo
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