Exercise Shinyuu Maitri

About Exercise Shinyuu Maitri:

• It is a bilateral military exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).
• The exercise is being organized on the sidelines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian.
• The IAF contingent is participating in the exercise with one C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
• The first phase of the exercise consists of discussions on transport operations and tactical manoeuvering, followed by the second phase of flying drills by IAF’s C-17 and JASDF C-2 transport aircraft.
• The exercise will enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the two air forces.

 

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Q1) What is the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft?

Boeing's C-17 Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000lb (76,657kg).It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields.

Source: EXERCISE SHINYUU MAITRI: INDIAN AIR FORCE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT EXERCISE WITH THE JAPANESE AIR SELF DEFENCE FORCE