Exercise Dharma Guardian

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The Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army.

About Exercise Dharma Guardian

• 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.
• It 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.
• Military drills often include social and cultural exchanges that promote deeper understanding of each other's traditions, values, and operational approaches which helps in building a foundation of mutual respect, which is crucial for effective collaboration in real-world scenarios.
• Significance: The exercise will enable the two sides to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting tactical operations.

Exercise Dharma Guardian FAQs

Q1: Which two countries are involved in the Dharma Guardian exercise?

Ans: India and Japan

Q2: What is the definition of terrorism?

Ans: Although the term is not subject to a universally agreed definition, terrorism can be broadly understood as a method of coercion that utilizes or threatens to utilize violence in order to spread fear and thereby attain political or ideological goals.

Source: DD NEWS