News: The US Army contingent arrived in India for the 16th edition of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, in 2026. About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint bilateral Special Forces exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the United States Army. Started in: The exercise was first conducted in India… Continue reading Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Category: Defence Exercises
Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
News: The 7th edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. About Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ About: It is an annual Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Location: It is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. Edition: It… Continue reading Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
Exercise Vajra Prahar
News: The Indian and US armies will hold the 16th edition of Vajra Prahar, at Himachal Pradesh. About Exercise Vajra Prahar Exercise Vajra Prahar is a joint bilateral Special Forces exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army. It is conducted annually on an alternate basis in India and U.S.A. Background: It was… Continue reading Exercise Vajra Prahar
Exercise MILAN 2026
News- Indian Navy inaugurated MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at Eastern Naval Command as part of Exercise MILAN 2026 events. About Exercise MILAN Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy. Origin: It was launched in 1995 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Location: Exercise MILAN 2026 is being… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise
News: The Indian Air Force will conduct a major firepower exercise called Exercise Vayu Shakti at the Pokaran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise It is a major air combat exercise by Indian Air Force, modelled after Operation Sindoor. Location: The exercise will take place at the Pokaran Field Firing Range,… Continue reading ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise
Exercise KHANJAR XIII
News: The thirteenth edition of Exercise KHANJAR has begun at Misamari in Assam, involving Special Forces from India and Kyrgyzstan. About Exercise KHANJAR XIII Exercise KHANJAR XIII is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to enhance Special Forces cooperation. First edition: India and Kyrgyzstan have been conducting this exercise annually since 2011… Continue reading Exercise KHANJAR XIII
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
