Category: Defence Exercises

BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026

News: The issue is in the news after India clarified its non-participation in the BRICS Plus Naval Exercise held off South Africa’s coast. About BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026 It was a joint naval drill conducted under the BRICS Plus framework from January 9 to January 16, 2026. Focused: The exercise focused on maritime security,… Continue reading BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026

Justice Mission 2025

News: Recently, military forces of the People’s Republic of China conducted Justice Mission-2025 around Taiwan.  About Justice Mission 2025 Conducted by: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on 29–30 December 2025. Location: It was conducted in the air and maritime areas surrounding Taiwan. The exercise was the second named large-scale PLA maritime drill directed at… Continue reading Justice Mission 2025

Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II 

News: An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II is the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise being conducted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The exercise is… Continue reading Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II 

Exercise EKATHA 2025 

News: Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy is undertaking an official visit to the Maldives from 15 to 17 December 2025 to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise EKATHA 2025. About Exercise EKATHA 2025 Exercise EKATHA 2025 was the eighth edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise. Conducted between:  Indian Navy… Continue reading Exercise EKATHA 2025 

Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

News: Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025, the fifth India–Malaysia joint military exercise, began at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army. Origin: It  has been conducted since 2012. Aim: The aim is to jointly rehearse sub-conventional… Continue reading Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

Exercise Garuda

News: The 8th edition of bilateral Indo–French air exercise Garuda 25 concluded at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France. About Exercise Garuda Exercise Garuda is an air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force to promote interoperability and mutual learning. Origin: The exercise was first held in 2003. Frequency: It… Continue reading Exercise Garuda

Exercise EKUVERIN 

News: Exercise EKUVERIN has commenced in Thiruvananthapuram, India. About Exercise EKUVERIN  EKUVERIN is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The term “EKUVERIN” comes from the Dhivehi language and means “Friends”, symbolising mutual trust and friendship. The exercise has been conducted annually since 2009, held alternately in… Continue reading Exercise EKUVERIN 

Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025

News: The 19th edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025” commenced recently at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. About Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025 2025 edition: It is the 19th edition of the India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025.  Duration: It will be conducted from 25 November 2025 to 08 December 2025. Location: Pithoragarh… Continue reading Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025

Exercise AUSINDEX 2025

News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri participated in bilateral exercise AUSINDEX 2025 with HMAS Ballarat in the Northern Pacific. About Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 It is a bilateral, biennial maritime exercise between Indian and Australian naval forces. Origin: The exercise has been conducted since 2015. Location for 2025 edition: It was held in the Northern… Continue reading Exercise AUSINDEX 2025

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