Objective: To strengthen the traditional bond of friendship and defense cooperation through joint special forces exercises focusing on counter-terrorism, airborne and special operations.
Key Highlights:
Duration: The ‘Vajra Prahar’ exercise spans over a 21-day period.
Edition: This will be the 14th iteration of the exercise, with the previous one conducted in Himachal Pradesh’s Bakloh and the 12th in the US.
Phases: The first phase includes combat conditioning and tactical-level special mission training exercises, followed by a 48-hour validation of what the forces learn in the second phase.
Strategic Importance:
Security Relevance: The exercise is significant for both India and the US in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the current global situation.
Regional Dynamics: The exercise comes at a time of deepening Indo-US military engagement amidst rising concerns over China’s regional dominance and the implications for peace enforcement and humanitarian assistance.
Recent Developments:
Previous Engagements: The Indian and US armies recently conducted the 19th edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas’ in Alaska, showcasing interoperability and training with equipment like the Chinook heavy-lift helicopter provided to India by the US.
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