India recently engaged in two significant joint military exercises with the US and Indonesia, focusing on enhancing cooperation and tactical capabilities.

About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

• It is a Joint Special Forces exercise between India and the United States.
• Objective: Strengthen military cooperation and improve interoperability through joint tactical drills.
• History
  • Inception: Began in 2010 as a part of India-US defense cooperation.
  • Frequency: Held annually, alternating between India and the United States.
• 15th Edition
  • Dates: Scheduled from November 2 to 22, 2024.
  • Location: Idaho, USA.
• Participants: Involves 45 personnel from each country, including the Indian Army’s Special Forces and the US Army Green Berets.

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About Exercise GARUD SHAKTI

• It is a Bilateral joint special forces exercise between India and Indonesia scheduled from November 1 to 12, 2024.
• Objective: Improve military cooperation and enhance joint operational skills in counter-terrorism and special operations.
• History
  • Inception: Launched in 2012 to strengthen defence relations between India and Indonesia.
• Significance
  • Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Builds trust and cooperation between the two nations.
  • Regional Security: Contributes to regional security by addressing terrorism threats.
  • Enhanced Capabilities: Improves operational effectiveness for both armies.

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