Defense exercises are very important for any nation. It has many purposes like counter-terrorism, low-intensity conflict operations at Counter-Insurgency, and improving coordination.
In previous months, there were many defence exercises performed by our armed forces, some are mentioned below:
Name of Exercise
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Conducted between
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Place
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Duration of exercise
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Purpose or comment
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Varuna
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The Indian and the French navies
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The coast of Goa
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20th to 24th March, 2018
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16th Edition
For enhancing interoperability and exchanging best practices.
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Samvedna
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Indian Air Force,Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.
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The coast of Kerala
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March 12 to 17, 2018
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The main objective of the exercise is to stir up all the stakeholders in synergising unified Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts.
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Paschim Lehar
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Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard
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India’s western coast
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12th feb to 4th march, 2018
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The objective of the exercise was to build interoperability between them.
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Lamitye
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India and Seychelles
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Mahe Island in Seychelles archipelago
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25th feb to 4th march 2018
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8th Edition
The aim Lamitye 2018 was fighting insurgency, terrorism and piracy threats. Indian Army was represented by team comprising of 45 personnel, including four officers, five Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and 36 Other Ranks
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VINBAX
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India and Vietnam
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Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
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January 29 to February 3, 2018
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To carry out training for Peace Keeping Operations under United Nations (UN) mandate.
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‘Vajra Prahar’
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India and the US
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Seattle
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Third week of January
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The aim of the Vajra Prahar exercise is to promote military relations between two countries by enhancing interoperability and mutual exchange of tactics
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EKUVERIN
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India and the Maldives
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Belagavi, Karnataka
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15th dec to 28th dec 2017
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8th Edition.
The aim of the exercise was to conduct military training between armies of both countries with emphasis on counter insurgency, counter terrorism operations.
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Ajeya Warrior
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India and the UK
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Bikaner,Rajasthan
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1 December to 14 December 2017
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The objective of this exercise is to increase mutual cooperation and coordination between two countries. Both armies will learn and share from each other's experiences.
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DANX
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Andaman and Nicobar
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Andaman and Nicobar
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20 to 24 November 2017
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The purpose of the exercise was for adopting planning and precise execution of Command plans by forces in synergistic manner. It also aimed for beingfully prepared for any eventuality in future
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IMBAX
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India And Myanmar
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Meghalya, India
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November 20-25, 2017
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The six-day training exercise aimed at building and promoting closer relations with armies of the neighbouring countries and to train the officers of Myanmar Army in various United Nations Peacekeeping roles and tasks.
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SAMPRITI
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India And Bangladesh
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Mizoram, India
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November 6-18, 2017
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To build and promote positive relations between armies of two neighbours.
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PRABAL DOSTYK
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India And Kazakhstan Army
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Himachal Pradesh, India
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2 To 15 Nov 2017
|
2nd Edition.
The Joint Exercise Is Aimed At Enhancing The Military Ties Between The Two Countries.
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INDRA
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Indo-Russia Armed Forces
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Sea Of Japan Near Vladivostok, Russia
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19 To 29 Oct 2017
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First Ever Tri Services Joint Exercise Between Indian And Russian Armed Forces.
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MITRA SHAKTI
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India-Sri Lanka Army
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Pune, India
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13 To 25 Oct 2017
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5th Edition.
It Based On Counter Terrorist Operations (CTO) And Infantry Company From Both Countries
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YUDH ABHYAS
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United States And Indian Army
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Washington, US
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14 To 27 Sep 2017
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The Training Was Focused On Specialized Drills And Procedures Involved In Counter Insurgency, Counter Terrorist Operations In An Urban Environment.
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SLINEX
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India And Sri-Lanka Navy
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Vishakhapatnam, India
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7 To 14 Sep 2017
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The Seven Days Exercise Aimed To Reinforce Strong Neighborly Ties Between Both Countries Underscored By Extensive Maritime Interaction And Improved Understanding.
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SURYA KIRAN-XII
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Nepal And Indian Army
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Saljhandi, Nepal
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3 To 16 Sep 2017
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Focused On Skills Required Counter- Terrorism And Counter-Terror, Forest Fighting And Natural Disaster Management Operations.
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MALABAR EXERCISE
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India, Japan And United States Navies
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Bay Of Bengal
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10 To 17 July 2017
|
21st Edition,
Trilateral Naval Exercise
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MAITREE
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Indian Army And Royal Thailand Army
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Himanchal Pradesh, India
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3 To 17 July 2017
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Encountered In A Counterterrorism Environment.
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AUSINDEX
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Indian Navy And Royal Australian Navy
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Freemantle, Australia
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13 To 17 June 2017
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The Exercise Is Aimed At Increasing Inter-Operability And Is In Consonance With The Growing Cooperation Between The Two Countries.
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SIMBEX
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Indian Navy And Republic Of Singapore Navy
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South China Sea
|
18 To 24 May 2017
|
24th Bilateral Exercise.
SIMBEX Stands For “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises“.
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IND-INDO CORPAT
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India And Indonesia Navy
|
Port Blair, India
|
9 To 25 May 2017
|
29th Edition.
The Bilateral Exercise Aims To Enhance Mutual Understanding And Inter–Operability Between The Two Navies.
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NOMADIC ELEPHANT
|
India-Mongolian Military Exercise
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Mizoram, India
|
5 To 18 April 2017
|
12th Edition.
Encompasses Important Aspects Like Convoy Protection, Room Intervention Drills.
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SURYA KIRAN-XI
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Nepal And Indian Army
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Uttarakhand, India
|
7 To 20 March 2017
|
11th Edition
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AL-NAGAH-II
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Oman And Indian Army
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Himanchal Pradesh, India
|
6 To 19 March 2017
|
2nd Edition
|
TROPEX
|
Western And Eastern Naval Commands, Assets From The Indian Air Force, Indian Army And The Indian Coast Guard
|
Western Seaboard Of India
|
24 Jan To 26 Feb 2017
|
To Strengthen Inter-Operability And Joint Operations In A Complex Environment.
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