Category: Defence Exercises

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

Exercise Cyclone-IV

News: The Indian Army contingent departed for Egypt to participate in Exercise Cyclone-IV scheduled at Anshas from 09 to 17 April 2026. About Exercise Cyclone-IV It is a joint special forces exercise conducted between India and Egypt. Aim: It aims to enhance joint mission planning capabilities and improve interoperability through the exchange of best practices… Continue reading Exercise Cyclone-IV

Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

News: India is participating in the United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise ‘Sea Dragon 2026’ being held near Guam. About Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 About: Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 is a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise conducted annually to strengthen maritime security and cooperation among allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted by:… Continue reading Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

Exercise Cold Response

News: NATO began its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response on March 9 amid tensions related to U.S. President Trump’s push to take over Greenland. About Exercise Cold Response Exercise Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic to test the alliance’s defence capability in extreme Arctic conditions. Organized… Continue reading Exercise Cold Response

Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”

News: Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). About Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces Meaning: ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language. First Edition: It was first conducted in Seychelles in… Continue reading Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”

Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

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

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

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