India and Japan Join Forces Kick Start 2 Week for Military Exercise

Defense News ,India :- India and Japan have started a two-week military exercise named 'Dharma Guardian' at Rajasthan’s Mahajan field firing range. The exercise aims to strengthen cooperation in addressing common security challenges. This annual event, conducted alternately in India and Japan, involves 40 personnel from each side.

Representing Japan, troops from the 34th Infantry Regiment are participating, while the Indian Army is represented by a battalion from the Rajputana Rifles. The primary goal is to enhance military cooperation and joint operational capabilities.

The exercise will focus on several key aspects, including high physical fitness levels, joint planning, tactical drills, and the basics of special arms skills. Tactical drills will cover establishing a temporary operating base, creating an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance grid, setting up mobile vehicle check posts, executing cordon and search operations in a hostile village, and heliborne operations.

Additionally, an exhibition showcasing weapons and equipment will be organized to highlight India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and the country's growing defense industrial capability. Lt Gen Togashi Yuichi, the Commanding General of the Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, is also expected to visit India during the exercise.

The Army emphasized that 'Dharma Guardian' will provide an opportunity for both sides to share best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting tactical operations. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, camaraderie, and cooperation between the troops of both nations, ultimately fostering stronger bilateral relations.

By participating in this exercise, India and Japan seek to strengthen their defense capabilities and deepen their strategic cooperation. The joint efforts are geared towards effectively addressing security challenges and promoting peace and stability in the region.