India, Japan to Hold Annual Joint Military Drill in Karnataka from Feb 27 to Mar 10
2 years, 9 months ago

India, Japan to Hold Annual Joint Military Drill in Karnataka from Feb 27 to Mar 10

News 18  

India and Japan will conduct the annual joint military exercise "Dharma Guardian 2022" in Belgaum, Karnataka, from February 27 to March 10, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. "In the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, this exercise with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of current global situation," the ministry's statement said. The 12-day-long exercise schedule includes house interventions drills, raid on terrorist hideouts in semi urban terrain, combat first aid, unarmed combat and close quarter combat firing where both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats, it mentioned. The joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will culminate with a two day validation exercise scheduled on March 8 and March 9, it said.

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Tri-services Exercise Along LAC to Hone Combat Skills
1 month, 1 week ago

Tri-services Exercise Along LAC to Hone Combat Skills

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ongoing high-intensity tri-services exercise Poorvi Prahar which began on November 10 in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh along the LAC will conclude on November 18. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the Indian army, navy, and air force in executing integrated joint operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, …

India-U.S. Joint Special Forces Exercise to Enhance Interoperability in Idaho
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-U.S. Joint Special Forces Exercise to Enhance Interoperability in Idaho

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. will conduct a joint special forces exercise in Idaho from November 2 to 22. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and developing interoperability between the two countries' militaries.

India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise to Enhance Interoperability in Desert Environment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise to Enhance Interoperability in Desert Environment

Deccan Chronicle  

India and the US will conduct a joint special forces exercise in Idaho from November 2 to 22. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and developing interoperability between the two countries' militaries.

Joint exercise of Indian, U.S. special forces begins in Meghalaya
1 year, 1 month ago

Joint exercise of Indian, U.S. special forces begins in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A joint exercise of the special forces of India and the United States commenced in Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment on Tuesday. Titled ‘Vajra Prahar 2023’, it is the 14th such exercise aimed at sharing the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics, a Defence spokesperson said. The first edition of the joint exercise …

'Exercise Yudh Abhyas': Indian, US Army conduct joint military drill in Alaska
1 year, 2 months ago

'Exercise Yudh Abhyas': Indian, US Army conduct joint military drill in Alaska

Firstpost  

The 19th edition of the joint military exercise began on 25 September and will go on till 8 October and is being conducted in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, US The Indian and US Armies snipers conducted a joint military exercise in America’s Alaska as part of the ‘Excercise Yudh Abhyas’. Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the exercise …

India-Japan Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ gets under way
1 year, 10 months ago

India-Japan Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ gets under way

The Hindu  

The fourth edition of India-Japan bilateral Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ began at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan on Friday and will go on till March 2. “Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, ‘Exercise Dharma Guardian’ which is an annual training event with Japan, is crucial and significant in terms of security …

India, Japan to hold maiden bilateral air exercise
1 year, 11 months ago

India, Japan to hold maiden bilateral air exercise

The Hindu  

India and Japan will hold their first bilateral air exercise from January 12 to 26, in reflection of the growing defence ties amid increasing concerns over China's military muscle flexing in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise 'Veer Guardian-2023' involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force will be held at Japan's Hyakuri air base. "To promote Air …

'No Veto to Third Countries': India Rejects China's Objections to Indo-US Military Exercise Near LAC
2 years ago

'No Veto to Third Countries': India Rejects China's Objections to Indo-US Military Exercise Near LAC

News 18  

India on Thursday dismissed China’s objections to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control in Ukktarakhand’s Auli, stating that no third country has veto over its decisions. “India exercises with whomever it chooses to and it does not give a veto to third countries on these issues,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, …

India-US military drills near LAC violate spirit of Sino-Indo agreements: China
2 years ago

India-US military drills near LAC violate spirit of Sino-Indo agreements: China

Hindustan Times  

China on Wednesday said it was opposed to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control, asserting that it violates the spirit of the two border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing. Indian and US Army personnel exchange greetings during a humanitarian and disaster relief exercise amid the Indo-US joint exercise 'Yudh Abhyas', in …

India-US military drills near LAC violate the spirit of Sino-India agreements, claims China
2 years ago

India-US military drills near LAC violate the spirit of Sino-India agreements, claims China

India TV News  

China on Wednesday opposed the 18th edition of the India-US joint military exercise- 'Yudh Abhyas' which is currently underway in Uttarakhand. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Beijing opposed the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control, asserting that it violates the spirit of the two border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing. …

Five bilateral Army exercises under way, including ‘Yudh Abhyas’ in Uttarakhand
2 years ago

Five bilateral Army exercises under way, including ‘Yudh Abhyas’ in Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

The Indian Army is currently engaged in bilateral exercises with five countries under way both inside and outside the country meant to improve interoperability. “Yudh Abhyas reinforces our commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and improves interoperability with our Indian Army partners,” U.S. Army Pacific, the Army service component command to the Indo-Pacific Command. Cerruti, Lt. Russell, Lt. Brown and Lt. …

India, US armies hold joint exercise near border with China. Watch
2 years ago

India, US armies hold joint exercise near border with China. Watch

Hindustan Times  

India and the United States are holding the 18th edition of the armed forces' joint training exercise in Uttarakhand’s Auli, close to the border with China. Labeled as Yudh Abhyas, the joint exercise is held annually to exchange "best practices, tactics, techniques and procedures between the armies of the two nations", according to a government statement. Multiple visuals from the …

India, Australia to conduct joint army exercise in Rajasthan from today
2 years ago

India, Australia to conduct joint army exercise in Rajasthan from today

Hindustan Times  

The armies of India and Australia are set to conduct Austra Hind 22, a training exercise, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan beginning today till December 11, with the drills helping the two sides to deepen their interoperability and also strengthen the bilateral relationship, the army said in a statement on Sunday. “This joint exercise will enable the …

India-Malaysia joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti-2022' begins in Kluang
2 years ago

India-Malaysia joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti-2022' begins in Kluang

India TV News  

A joint military exercise was held between Indian and Malaysian troops on Monday with an aim to enhance inter-operability in the planning and execution of various operations in jungle terrain. The India-Malaysia joint military exercise, 'Harimau Shakti-2022', commenced at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia and will culminate on December 12. "Combat-experienced troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and …

India-Aus armies to hold joint military exercise in Rajasthan | VIDEO
2 years ago

India-Aus armies to hold joint military exercise in Rajasthan | VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

A bilateral training exercise between the Indian and Australian armies - 'AUSTRA HIND 22' - will be conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from Monday. The joint exercise, besides promoting understanding and interoperability between the two armies, will further help in strengthening ties between India and Australia. The aim of the exercise is to build positive military …

India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' slated to start November 16
2 years, 1 month ago

India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' slated to start November 16

India Today  

The 18th edition of the India-US joint training exercise “Yudh Abhyas 22" is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand this month. The previous edition of the exercise was conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska in October 2021. US Army soldiers from the 2nd Brigade of the 11th Airborne Division and Indian Army soldiers from the ASSAM Regiment will be …

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea
2 years, 1 month ago

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea

News 18  

The Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the US, Australia and Japan — began on Wednesday off the Yokosuka island near the East China Sea in the backdrop of China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral Sanjay …

Multiple exercises along LAC by Indian forces, work on new axis to DBO sector moving at fast pace
2 years, 7 months ago

Multiple exercises along LAC by Indian forces, work on new axis to DBO sector moving at fast pace

Firstpost  

From Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian security forces are holding exercises to enhance wartime preparedness New Delhi: Engaged in a military standoff with China for over two years now, the Indian security forces are maintaining a high level of operational preparedness as well as creating new infrastructure in the Ladakh sector. Government sources told ANI that to enhance jointness …

India, U.S. militaries match skills in Alaska
3 years, 2 months ago

India, U.S. militaries match skills in Alaska

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the India-U.S. bilateral exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2021, got under way at the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, U.S., with the two sides set to hone their skills in counter-terror operations in mountainous terrain and cold climate conditions. Similarly, Japan joined the India-U.S. bilateral air exercise, Cope India, as an Observer in 2018 and the plan is …

India, Sri Lanka joint military exercise to further promote synergy, interoperability: Indian Army
3 years, 2 months ago

India, Sri Lanka joint military exercise to further promote synergy, interoperability: Indian Army

India TV News  

The joint 12-day mega military exercise between India and Sri Lanka will further promote synergy and interoperability amongst the two armed forces besides further strengthening the bilateral ties, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The 8th edition of the Exercise #MitraShakti21 between the Indian and the Sri Lankan Army culminated at the island nation's eastern district of Ampara, the Indian …

India, Lanka joint military exercise to further promote synergy, interoperability: Indian Army
3 years, 2 months ago

India, Lanka joint military exercise to further promote synergy, interoperability: Indian Army

The Hindu  

The joint 12-day mega military exercise between India and Sri Lanka will further promote synergy and interoperability amongst the two armed forces besides further strengthening the bilateral ties, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The 8th edition of the Exercise #MitraShakti21 between the Indian and the Sri Lankan Army culminated at the island nation's eastern district of Ampara, the Indian …

India, U.S. to begin 15-day military exercise in Alaska from October 15
3 years, 2 months ago

India, U.S. to begin 15-day military exercise in Alaska from October 15

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. will kickstart a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from Friday to further deepen bilateral military cooperation. The 17th edition of the exercise "Yudh Abhyas" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska from October 15 to 29, the Indian Army said on Thursday. It said the exercise will focus on "combined arms manoeuvres …

Indian Army to take part in joint military training exercise with US Army in Alaska
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army to take part in joint military training exercise with US Army in Alaska

India Today  

A 350-member contingent of the Indian Army will be participating in a joint military exercise with the US Army from October 15 to 29 in Alaska. As part of the ongoing Indo-US Defence Cooperation, the joint military training exercise 'Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021' will be conducted at the USA's Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska, a statement from the ministry …

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal
3 years, 2 months ago

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal

The Hindu  

The Quadrilateral group comprising India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. is scheduled to hold Phase-II of the Malabar naval exercise next week, according to official sources. This is the first military engagement among the Quad partner countries since Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. unveiled the AUKUS initiative to deepen cooperation on a range of “emerging security and defence capabilities” …

India, Japan hold bilateral maritime exercise
3 years, 2 months ago

India, Japan hold bilateral maritime exercise

The Hindu  

Continuing the series of Naval exchanges, India and Japan held the fifth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, JIMEX, in the Arabian Sea from October 6 to 8. The Indian Navy fielded its indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Kochi, with Sea King MK 42B helicopter, and guided missile frigate INS Teg, with Chetak helicopter, a P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance …

India, UK begin two-week military exercise in Uttarakhand
3 years, 2 months ago

India, UK begin two-week military exercise in Uttarakhand

India Today  

India and the UK kickstarted a two-week military exercise at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries, the Indian Army said on Thursday. "An Infantry Company from the Indian Army and an equivalent strength from the UK Army would be sharing their experiences gained during the conduct of various military operations in their respective …

India, Nepal begin joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran' in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh
3 years, 3 months ago

India, Nepal begin joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran' in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

India Today  

India and Nepal commenced a 15-day battalion level military training exercise in Uttrakhand's Pithoragarh on Monday with a focus on counter-terror drills and disaster relief operations. The 15th India-Nepal military training exercise 'Surya Kiran' will continue till October 3. The exercise is aimed at sharing experiences gained during the conduct of various counter insurgency operations by both countries.#IndianArmy#StrongAndCapable pic.twitter.com/CF76YmAGuA — …

Quad navies begin 4-day Malabar exercise off Guam
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad navies begin 4-day Malabar exercise off Guam

The Hindu  

The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the United States, Australia and Japan —- began on Thursday off the coast of Guam in the backdrop of the resolve by the four nations to work towards a free and open Indo-Pacific in view of China's expansionist behaviour in the region. The 25th edition of …

Contingent of 270 US Army soldiers arrives in India for joint exercise Yudh Abhyas-20
3 years, 10 months ago

Contingent of 270 US Army soldiers arrives in India for joint exercise Yudh Abhyas-20

India Today  

The US Army contingent, comprising 270 soldiers, participating in India - US joint training Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas - 20’ arrived at Suratgarh, Rajasthan on Saturday. The exercise will contribute immensely in promoting bilateral Army to Army relations, enhance interoperability, exchange best practices and experiences between the Indian Army and the US Army. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest …

Yudh Abhyas: Indo-US Combat Drill to Kick off in Rajasthan on February 8
3 years, 10 months ago

Yudh Abhyas: Indo-US Combat Drill to Kick off in Rajasthan on February 8

News 18  

Troops from the Indian and the US armies will carry out war-fighting drills in a combined operational environment and exchange expertise on conventional, unconventional and hybrid threats at a two-week exercise in Rajasthan beginning Monday. "This annual training exercise enhances combined interoperability capabilities through training and cultural exchange, which foster enduring partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region though common defence objectives," …

Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ to begin in Rajasthan on February 8
3 years, 10 months ago

Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ to begin in Rajasthan on February 8

The Hindu  

The 16th edition of Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in Rajasthan between February 8 and 21, a defence spokesperson said on Wednesday. Defence Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amitabh Sharma said, “As part of military-to-military exchange programmes, U.S. Army troops will be arriving in India on February 5 for the 16th edition of Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ with Indian …

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal
4 years, 1 month ago

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal

Firstpost  

The second phase of the mega exercise, which is a naval drill by all four member nations of the Quad coalition, is scheduled to be held from 17 to 20 November in the Arabian sea, officials informed on Friday The first phase of the Malabar naval exercise featuring navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will take place from …

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China
4 years, 2 months ago

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China

News 18  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. “SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain,” an Indian Navy …

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday

Live Mint  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. "SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain," an Indian Navy …

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