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EXERCISE SHINYUU MAITRI

2nd March, 2023 Security

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Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).

Details:

  • The exercise is being organised on the side-lines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian, which is being conducted at Komatsu, Japan.
  • The IAF contingent is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23 with one C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
  • The exercise gives an opportunity for the respective subject matter experts to interact and study each other’s operational philosophies and best practices.
  • The exercise shall also enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the IAF and the JASDF.
  • Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23 will be yet another step in the expanding defence cooperation between the two countries; as well as for the IAF to operate in diverse environments across the globe.
  • The exercise is being conducted at a time when the IAF’s heavy lift transport aircraft fleet is also taking part in Exercise Desert Flag VIII in UAE and Exercise Cobra Warrior in the UK.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Exercise Shinyuu Maitri?

a.    It is a bilateral army exercise between India and Japan.

b.   The exercise gives an opportunity for the respective subject matter experts to interact and study each other’s operational philosophies and best practices.

  1. Only a
  2. Only b
  3. Both a and b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Option 2

 

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