A military exercise involving two or more nations is a measure to test the performance of the armed forces without engaging in the battlefield.
It facilitates better coordination between the militaries, observation of enemy's tactics, and familiarisation with new technologies, enabling on-the-job training of each other’s crews. These are useful in case of joint military operations be it in war or in operations other than war such as disaster relief, and humanitarian aid.
RECENTLY HELD MILITARY EXERCISES -
Exercise Vayu Prahar
In the midst of the ongoing stand-off between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army and Air Force have conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise, called ‘Vayu Prahar’, in the eastern sector. The exercise was conducted in the second week of March with the main objective of formulating plans that can lead to synergy in multi-domain operations.
Exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’
Military troops of India and the United Kingdom (UK) kick-started the seventh edition of 'Ajeya Warrior 2023', a two-week joint military exercise on Thursday at UK's Salisbury Plains, as part of efforts to consolidate the overall military ties. The soldiers of the 2 Royal Gorkha Rifles from the UK and Indian Army troops from the Bihar Regiment are participating in the military exercise. The Indian Army contingent arrived at Brize Norton on Wednesday in an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft with indigenous weapons and equipment.
FRINJEX-23 Exercise
FRINJEX-23, the first-ever joint military exercise between Indian Army and French Army. It was between the 7th and 8th of March 2023 at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Both contingents consist of a Company Group. India was represented by Indian Army troops based in Thiruvananthapuram and France was represented by the French 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
IMX/CE-23 Exercise
The International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) is being organized in the Gulf region from February 26 to March 16, 2023. The exercise aims to enhance maritime security and ensure safe sea lanes for maritime commerce, with over 50 nations and international maritime agencies participating. It is one of the largest multinational maritime exercises.
Exercise Desert Flag VIII
Exercise Desert Flag VIII is set to be organized from February 27 to March 17 this year. It is a multilateral air exercise involving the participation of UAE, France, Kuwait, Australia, the UK, Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, the Republic of Korea, and the US. It aims to bring about the interoperability of different fighter engagements and sharing of best practices of various Air Forces. UAE is hosting the exercise.
DUSTLIK 2023: India-Uzbekistan Military Exercise
India and Uzbekistan conducted the fourth edition of the DUSTLIK 2023 military exercise in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. During the exercise, the countries trained their troops in multi-domain operations and shared their skills. India’s GARHWAL Rifles from the Western Command participated in it.
Cobra Warrior exercise
The Cobra Warrior Exercise is to be held at Waddington Air Force Base in the UK in March 2023. It is a multinational exercise. Countries like Singapore, Finland, the USA, South Africa, and Sweden will participate in the exercise.India is also participating in the exercise. The IAF will send five Mirage 2000 fighters along with IL-78 mid-air refueller aircraft, and two C-17 Globemaster.
IAF to hold Exercise Pralay
The Indian Airforce is to conduct a massive military exercise near the Line of Actual Control. The Government of India conducts such military exercises on the border to control the infiltrations.
CBRN terror response in TARKASH Exercise
India and USA military recently conducted the TARKASHA exercise. It was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Special Operation Forces of the US and the National Security Guard of India participated in the exercise. Usually, military exercises focus on enhancing the skills and weapon usage of the soldiers. In a unique way, this exercise focused on CBRN TERROR RESPONSE. CBRN means Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear.
Dharma Guardian 2023 Exercise
India and Japan recently conducted the Dharma Guardian Exercise. The exercise was held at Camp Imazu of Shiga province in Japan. Middle Army’s Infantry Regiment and the Garhwal Rifle regiment of the Indian Army participated in the exercise.
SAREX 22 Indian Coast Guard Exercise
The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted its biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise SAREX 22 off the Chennai coast. Key Points The objective of this exercise is to avoid accidents at sea and save lives by conducting rescue operations.
Indestructible Brotherhood-2022
Kyrgyzstan has called off the CSTO’s military drills called Indestructible Brotherhood-2022, which was set to be held in the Central Asian country from October 10 to 14. Key facts Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic, called off the “Indestructible Brotherhood 2022” .
SOME OTHER IMPORTANT EXERCISES -
Exercise Name and Participant Nations
Sampriti [ India & Bangladesh]
Mitra Shakti [ India & Sri Lanka]
Maitree Exercise [ India & Thailand]
Vajra Prahar [ India & US]
Yudh Abhyas[ India & US]
Nomadic Elephant [India & Mongolia]
Garuda Shakti [India & Indonesia]
Shakti Exercise[ India & France]
Dharma Guardian [India & Japan]
Surya Kiran[ India & Nepal]
Hand in Hand Exercise[ India & China]
SIMBEX[ India & Singapore]
Shakti Exercise [India & France]
CORPAT [India & Thailand]
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