India, Japan joint military exercise to be held from February 24-March 9
The Hindu
India and Japan conduct joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' to enhance interoperability and counter-terrorism operations, promoting regional security.
India and Japan are set to take part in a joint military exercise starting February 24, aiming to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate.
The exercise underscores the shared commitment of India and Japan towards regional security, peace and stability while advancing their common vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, the defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday (February 22, 2025).
The Indian Army contingent departed on Saturday (February 22, 2025) for the sixth edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian'.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training area of Japan from February 24 to March 9.
"The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate," it said.
Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Japan. Its last edition was conducted in Rajasthan in February-March 2024.
The Indian contingent comprising 120 personnel will be represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the Madras Regiment along with troops from other arms and services, it said.
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