The India Japan Air Exercise Veer Guardian Signals Growing Strategic Alignment in the Indo Pacific The recent Exercise Veer Guardian has sparked concern among some observers, but for those familiar with the trajectory of India Japan relations, it is a natural progression.
Over the past decade, the two nations have gradually built trust, deepened their strategic partnership, and expanded military cooperation to unprecedented levels.
This growing alignment stems from converging interests in maintaining stability in the Indo Pacific region. As Quad members, India and Japan share a commitment to a free, open, and rules based maritime order.