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IAF’s Joint Air Defence Exercise With Japan ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ Concludes

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Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ provided the two Air Forces with an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding. The exercise also witnessed numerous ground interactions between IAF and JASDF personnel wherein various aspects were discussed by both sides.

New Delhi : The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on January 26, 2023.
The JASDF participated in the exercise with its F-2 and F-15 aircraft, while the IAF contingent participated with the Su-30 MKI aircraft.

The IAF fighter contingent was complemented by one IL-78 Flight Refueling Aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift transport aircraft. According to an official statement, during the joint training spanning 16 days, the two Air Forces engaged in complex and comprehensive aerial manoeuvres in multiple simulated operational scenarios.

“The exercise involved precise planning and skillful execution by both the air forces. IAF and JASDF engaged in air combat manoeuvring, interception and air defence missions, both in Visual and Beyond Visual Range settings. Aircrew of the two participating Air Forces also flew in each other’s fighter aircraft to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s operating philosophies,” the statement said.

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Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ provided the two Air Forces with an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding. The exercise also witnessed numerous ground interactions between IAF and JASDF personnel wherein various aspects were discussed by both sides.

“This enabled the participating contingents to obtain an invaluable insight into each other’s best practices and learn from each other’s unique capabilities,” it said.

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Assam Govt Announces Inclusion Of 60 Villages In BTR, Bodo Community Celebrates

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Assam:  The Assam government announced on Thursday that the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) will be extended which will include 60 more villages of five assembly constituencies of Sonitpur district.

While attending the state-level programme of the 74th Republic Day celebrations, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said, “60 villages in Dhekiajuli, Behali, Sootea, Gohpur and Biswanath assembly constituencies with 80 per cent or more Bodo population will be included in the BTR and it is as part of its commitment to implement the Tripartite Bodo Accord which was signed in January 2020 for permanent peace in the Bodoland region.” The 60 villages including 43 revenue villages and 17 forest villages which fall under the Sonitpur district will be included in the BTR, according to the state government.

The Assam Chief Minister also announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh would be given to 2001 martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Bodo people.

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Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council welcomed the announcement made by the Assam Chief Minister and said, “It will help to create a permanent peaceful environment in BTR.”

“By announcing the inclusion of 60 villages in the BTR area, the Assam Chief Minister has implemented the clause of the BTR peace accord,” Pramod Boro said.

On the other hand, the Bodo community people of Biswanath and other four assembly constituencies on Friday welcomed the state government’s decision and celebrated it. The people were seen as celebrating by bursting crackers.

The BTR currently comprises four districts; Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri.

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