Ex SHINYUU Maitri-2018
Why in news?
- The first bilateral air exercise SHINYUU-18 between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Denfence Force (JASDF) has been commenced at Air Force Station in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- The theme for SHINYUU-18 is joint Mobility/Humanitarian Assistance &Disaster Relief (HADR) on Transport aircraft.
Ex SHINYUU Maitri-18:
- The JASDF C2 aircraft along with aircrew/observers are part of this first air exercise between the two Air Forces.
- IAF is participating with An-32 and C-17 aircraft with aircrew & observers.
- The focus of the exercise is set for the IAF and JASDF crews to undertake Joint Mobility/ HADR operations.
- Display of heavy loading/ off-loading are also planned to be practiced during this exercise.