New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): The seventh version of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 between India and Japan might be carried out at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, from 24 February to 9 March 2026, the Indian military mentioned in a submit on X on Monday.
The train goals to boost interoperability between the 2 forces whereas endeavor joint city warfare and counter-terrorism operations.
Over the 2 weeks, troops will refine joint planning, synchronise tactical drills and practise specialised fight abilities.
Key actions of the Exercise embrace establishing a Temporary Operating Base, growing an ISR grid, cell test posts, cordon and search operations, heliborne missions and home intervention drills.
‘Dharma Guardian 2026 reaffirms the rising India-Japan defence partnership and shared dedication to regional safety,’ the Indian military mentioned on X.
The Exercise supplies each armies with a chance to share finest practices, study from one another’s operational expertise in city warfare and counter- terrorism and construct belief between the 2 forces.
The seventh version follows the profitable conclusion of the sixth version of Exercise Dharma Guardian, which was held on the East Fuji Training Area in Japan from February 24 to March 9, 2025. That train marked a big milestone because it was carried out on an enhanced scale with participation of troops on the company-strength stage.The deepening defence ties between India and Japan lengthen past army workouts. In January this 12 months, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi additionally launched a brand new AI dialogue and determined to convene a Joint Working Group on important minerals in the course of the 18th Strategic Dialogue between the 2 nations, highlighting the increasing scope of bilateral cooperation.India and Japan have been steadily deepening their defence and strategic ties, with common joint workouts forming a key pillar of the particular strategic and international partnership between the 2 nations aimed toward sustaining peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area. (ANI)