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Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR” published in PIB on 29th August 2023
What is the News?
Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23.
What is Exercise BRIGHT STAR?
Exercise BRIGHT STAR is a multinational tri-services joint military exercise that will be led by US CENTCOM and the Egyptian Army.
The exercise was initially started as a bilateral training event between the US and Egypt, dating back to the Camp David Accord in 1977.The first exercise took place in 1980. Since 1995, other countries have also joined in.
The previous Exercise BRIGHT STAR in 2021 involved the armed forces of 21 countries.
Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2023 will include the participation of 34 countries, making it the largest-ever joint military drill in the Middle East and North Africa region.
This is also the first time that Indian Armed Forces will be participating in the exercise.
What is the objective of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 23?
The exercise will consist of a large number of training activities focused on combating emerging unconventional threats and enhancing regional partnerships amongst participating nations aimed at maintaining world peace.
In addition, the exercise will also include a combined arms live firing exercise based on a tactical setting.
Further, a panel discussion on contemporary topics is also planned to be conducted on Cyber Security for which the Indian Armed Forces are the lead force.
