Exercise Vajra Prahar and Garuda Sakti

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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