News– The Indian and French Navies are preparing for the 23rd edition of their bilateral naval exercise, VARUNA 2025. About Exercise Varuna It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France. Started in: 1993.The exercise was named ‘VARUNA’ in 2001. Varuna 2025 key highlights It is the 23rd edition of the exercise and will… Continue reading Exercise Varuna 2025
Category: Defence Exercises
Maritime Security Belt 2025
News: Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills were held recently. This marks the fifth year that the three countries have participated in joint exercises. About Maritime Security Belt 2025 It is the annual trilateral naval exercise that took place in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz The exercise includes anti-piracy, search-and-rescue, and… Continue reading Maritime Security Belt 2025
Khanjar-XII Exercise
News: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is being held in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 23, 2025. About Khanjar-XII Exercise It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. It has been started since 2011 and both nations are hosting it alternately. The Indian contingent is represented by… Continue reading Khanjar-XII Exercise
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025
News: Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to 28 February 2025. About Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 It is an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force. The exercise involved elite Special Forces units from all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces, including Para… Continue reading Exercise Desert Hunt 2025
DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
News: The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise – DHARMA GUARDIAN, scheduled from 24th February to 9th March 2025 at the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area, Japan. About DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise This is an annual joint military exercise, held alternately in India and Japan. The previous edition… Continue reading DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
Exercise Komodo
News: Recently, Indian Navy participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 and the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Indonesia. About Exercise Komodo Exercise Komodo is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia. It focuses on enhancing maritime security cooperation among participating navies. Objectives Strengthen maritime interoperability among regional and global navies. Enhance coordination in humanitarian… Continue reading Exercise Komodo
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
TROPEX-25 Exercise
News: TROPEX-25 Exercise is currently being conducted in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from January to March 2025. About TROPEX-25 The Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is the Indian Navy’s flagship biennial operational exercise. This large-scale exercise involves the active participation of the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, ensuring a coordinated and… Continue reading TROPEX-25 Exercise
Exercise La Perouse
News: India’s indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the 5th edition of exercise La Perouse. About Exercise La Perouse The naval exercise is being organised in the straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean: Malacca, Sunda and Lombok. These straits constitute important sea lanes of communication, emphasising their economic and… Continue reading Exercise La Perouse
Exercise SURYA KIRAN
News: An Indian Army contingent has left for Nepal to take part in the 18th edition of Battalion-Level Joint Military Exercise, SURYA KIRAN. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN It is a bilateral joint military exercise between India and Nepal, conducted annually since 2011. The host nation alternates between India and Nepal. The 18th edition of the… Continue reading Exercise SURYA KIRAN
