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
Category: Defence Exercises
Operation Pawan
News- For the first time, the Army Chief honoured Operation Pawan martyrs at the National War Memorial in Delhi. About Operation Pawan Operation Pawan was an Indian military campaign, carried out by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in 1987, in Sri Lanka against Tamil militant group- the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Aim… Continue reading Operation Pawan
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
Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25”
News: The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. About Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” It is a biennially Joint Military Exercise between India and U.K. 2025 edition: It is the eighth edition of this exercise. Host: It will be held at the… Continue reading Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25”
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
News: The Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” commenced at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. About Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 The 2025 edition is 11th edition of the Indo-Sri Lankan Joint Military Exercise. Location: Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. Objective: To jointly rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate,… Continue reading Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
Exercise Malabar 2025
News: The Malabar Exercise 2025 is set to be hosted to strengthen maritime cooperation and improve interoperability among the participating forces. About Exercise Malabar 2025 Exercise Malabar 2025 is a Quad Naval Exercise with India, the US, Japan and Australia. Location: The exercise is being hosted by the US in the Guam islands. Indian Participation:… Continue reading Exercise Malabar 2025
Poorvi Prachand Prahar
News: India will hold tri-service exercise “Poorvi Prachand Prahar” in Mechuk, Arunachal Pradesh enhancing warfighting capabilities, technological adaptation, and operational synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. About Poorvi Prachand Prahar Poorvi Prachand Prahar is a tri-service military exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Location: It will be conducted in Mechuka, a… Continue reading Poorvi Prachand Prahar
Exercise MILAN 2026
News: India will host Exercise MILAN 2026 scheduled to be conducted from 19 to 25 February 2026. About Exercise MILAN 2026 It is a biennial multinational naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. Location of 2026 edition: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh History: It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with participation from four navies. Later, it evolved… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Exercise “Trishul”
News: Exercise Trishul (TSE-2025) begins as a large tri-services drill led by the Navy across Rajasthan–Gujarat and the northern Arabian Sea. About Exercise “Trishul” Exercise Trishul is a major tri-services exercise to test and demonstrate joint capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space. Aim: The exercise aims to validate joint operational procedures, enhance interoperability,… Continue reading Exercise “Trishul”
