Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024

• 27 Feb 2024

Source: PIB

The 5^th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force started on 25^th February and will conclude on 9th March 2024 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

• Exercise 'Dharma Guardian’ is an annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Japan.
• The Exercise aims to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in the semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• The exercise will emphasise high physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and basic special arms skills, including establishing a temporary operating base, creating an ISR grid, setting up mobile vehicle checkposts, conducting cordon and search operations, heliborne operations, and house intervention drills.
  • The exercise will enhance defence cooperation and bilateral relations by fostering camaraderie and sharing best practices in tactical operations.
• A Weapon and Equipment Display will also be organised showcasing the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the growing defence industrial capability of the country.
• India and Japan's defence forces also organise a series of bilateral exercises such as:
  • JIMEX (naval), Malabar exercise (Naval Exercise), ‘Veer Guardian’ and SHINYUU Maitri (Air Force), and Dharma Guardian (Army).

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