#StatecraftInTheNews: The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN' has kicked off today between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
The exercise is scheduled from 25 February to 9 March, reinforcing the strong defence ties between India and Japan.
DHARMA GUARDIAN' is an annual event alternatively hosted by India and Japan. The Japanese contingent hails from the 34th Infantry Regiment, while the Indian Army is represented by the valiant Rajputana Rifles.
The primary aim is to enhance military cooperation and boost combined capabilities for executing joint operations, especially in semi-urban environments under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The focus lies on physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and mastering special arms skills.
Tactical drills will cover various aspects, from establishing a Temporary Operating Base to executing Cordon and Search Operations in a hostile village. The exercise will also feature a Weapon and Equipment Display, showcasing India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the nation’s growing defence industrial capability.
Lieutenant General Togashi Yuichi, Commanding General, Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self Defence Force, is set to visit India on 3 March. He’ll witness combat shooting demos, Special Heliborne Operations, and House Intervention Drills.
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