Exercise Dharma Guardian:
The Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army.
- It is a joint military exercise between India and Japan.
- It is an annual exercise and conducted alternatively in India and Japan.
- It aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate.
- 2025 Exercise will focus on a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.
- Drills to be rehearsed during the exercise include advanced special forces skills and various other tactics, techniques and procedures as per the current operational paradigm.
- It will culminate with a 48-hour-long validation to rehearse the tactical drills for counterterrorism operations in desert and semi-desert terrain.
- In addition to tactical manoeuvres, it will foster stronger cultural and professional ties between the participating contingents.
