News: The Indian Air Force started participating in Ex Pitch Black 2026 at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin from 20 July 2026. About Ex Pitch Black 2026 Ex Pitch Black 2026 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s flagship biennial multinational air combat exercise with a 45-year history. Origin of Name: The name “Pitch… Continue reading Ex Pitch Black 2026
Category: Defence Exercises
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
News: The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, in Kochi from July 20 to 23. About Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a four-day multinational maritime training exercise. Hosted by: The Indian Navy is hosting the exercise at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi under… Continue reading Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
News: Chinese and Russian navies are conducting the “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise near Qingdao in July under their annual military cooperation plan. About ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise Joint Sea-2026 is an annual China-Russia bilateral naval exercise to strengthen cooperation in responding to maritime security challenges. Location: The exercise is being conducted in the waters and airspace near Qingdao… Continue reading ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
RIMPAC 2026
News: The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise. About RIMPAC 2026 It is the world’s largest joint and combined maritime exercise, bringing together naval, air and land forces to improve their ability to operate together across a… Continue reading RIMPAC 2026
Exercise KHAAN QUEST
News: Indian Army contingent leaves for multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia. About Exercise KHAAN QUEST It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise scheduled to be conducted from 20 June to 03 July 2026. Location: It will be held at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. First edition: The exercise first started as a bilateral event… Continue reading Exercise KHAAN QUEST
Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India – Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026. About Exercise CINBAX-II 2026 It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. First edition: Its first edition was conducted in 2024. Present edition: The present edition is the second edition of the exercise.… Continue reading Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 12 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
DIVEX 2026
News: INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo on April 21, 2026 to participate in the fourth edition of India–Sri Lanka DIVEX 2026. About DIVEX 2026 DIVEX (Diving Exercise) 2026 is a specialized bilateral naval exercise focused on diving and underwater operations between India and Sri Lanka. Host: The exercise is hosted by Sri Lanka in Colombo.… Continue reading DIVEX 2026
Balikatan Combat Exercise
News: Japan will deploy combat units to participate in the Balikatan exercises for the first time, marking a historic shift in its security engagement with Southeast Asia. About Balikatan Combat Exercise It is the largest bilateral military exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S.A. It is also known as “shoulder-to-shoulder,”… Continue reading Balikatan Combat Exercise
Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed to Namangam, Uzbekistan for the 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. About Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026 It is an annual joint military exercise conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. 2026 edition: The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangam, Uzbekistan from… Continue reading Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026
