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What is the News?
India has participated in the 6th edition of Exercise Peaceful Mission being hosted by Russia.
What is an Exercise Peaceful Mission?
Exercise Peaceful Mission is a Multilateral Exercise that is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states.
Aim: To foster close relations between SCO member states and to enhance the abilities of the military leaders to command multinational military contingents.
The focus of the exercise: The scope of the exercise includes professional interaction, mutual understanding of drills & procedures, the establishment of joint command & control structures and elimination of terrorist threats.
India’s Participation: The Indian military contingent comprising an all arms combined force of 200 personnel including 38 personnel from the Indian Air Force is participating in the 2021 Exercise.
Source: This post is based on the article “Exercise Peaceful Mission-2021: India takes part in SCO joint military exercise in Russia” published in India Today on 16th Sep 2021.
