Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026, Latest News

Q: What is the primary objective of Exercise Vajra Prahar?

To enhance defence cooperation, interoperability, and joint operational readiness.

Q: Where will the 2026 edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar be held?

At the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.

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Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026 Latest News

The Indian and US armies will hold the 16th edition of joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar, at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

About Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026

It is the joint Special Forces exercise between the Indian Army and US Army.
The exercise is designed to deepen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability and joint operational readiness, and enable the exchange of advanced special operations tactics, techniques, and procedures.
The year 2026 marks the 16th edition of the exercise.
- It will be held at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
- The focus this year will be on the exchange of advanced special operations tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), honed through rigorous training in realistic combat scenarios.
- It will place strong emphasis on counter-terror operations, precision strikes, intelligence-based missions, and joint planning under simulated battlefield conditions.

Source: RW

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